Did You Know?

That the following foods help with weight loss:

Spinach – 1 cup contains 7 calories & only 1 gram of carbs. Whether they’re sautéed in eggs, on a sandwich or in a salad, spinach is always a good choice over lettuce. If you’re looking for a quick & awesome Paleo salad, here’s a recipe for you:

1 bag of fresh cut/washed spinach

1 Beefsteak tomato

1 Avocado

1 Lemon

Salt & pepper

Place spinach in a salad bowl, chop the tomato & avocado & combine with the spinach. Cut the lemon in half & squeeze one-half over the contents in the bowl. Sprinkle salt & pepper to taste. Toss until contents are covered evenly.

*This salad is always a go-to for me when I need to bring a dish to a get together & I never have leftovers.

Eggs – High in protein & low in calories. “One study found that overweight women who ate eggs for breakfast lost twice as much weight as women who started their days with bagels.” -Health.com

Apples – High in fiber & low in calories. You know what they say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. I eat at least one a day - just can’t get enough of these.

Avocados – Contain Oleic acid which helps your body stop cravings. Who doesn’t love avocados & their buttery goodness?

Pistachios – A healthier choice than peanuts & they help quench hunger longer.

Broccoli – Less than 30 calories a serving & helps regulate the metabolism & digestive system.

Brown rice – Don’t forget your carbs! “A heartier, fiber-packed alternative to white rice. A half-cup contains 1.7 grams of resistant starch, a healthy carb that boosts metabolism and burns fat.” – Health.com

Pine Nuts - There are other options besides almonds. “These have the same heart-healthy fatty acids that quell hunger hormones and burn belly fat. Plus, at only 95 calories for more than 80 nuts, you can enjoy them guilt free.” – Health.com

Cheese – “Fresh goat & feta cheese contain fatty acid that helps you feel full and burn more fat. Look for cheeses labeled “grass-fed”, as those will have the highest content of this healthy fat.” Cheese is always the first thing I cut out when I’m trying to eat healthier or cut back, glad to know there are healthier options out there.

Don’t forget to incorporate a cheat meal every now & then. You’ll stay on top of your clean/healthy eating longer knowing that you get to reward yourself. =)