Sunday, 21 April 2013

20 HEALTHIEST FOODS FOR LOSING WEIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm the one who buys healthy food only, and I've really made a commitment lately to buy only The Healthiest Foods that also help to lose weight. After numerous hours of research, here's my list of Top 20 Healthiest Foods for Losing Weight to put in your cart, organized in a neat little grocery shopping list for you!

1. REDUCED FAT MILK (2%)
Calories per serving: 122 Reduced fat milk is one of the healthiest dairy items. It’s low in fat, and it’s an excellent source of protein, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B. If you want something with fewer sugars and saturated fats, you might want to try a lower percentage, like skim milk.

2. REDUCED FAT CHEESE

Calories per serving: 228 Reduced fat cheese is a great option, too. Different low fat cheeses have different statistics. For cheeses like Colby and cheddar, you get tons of phosphorus, selenium, calcium, and protein. It’s ideal for when you need a dairy fix.

3. EGG REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS

Calories per serving: 211 A lot of people love egg replacements, especially since they’re largely just like eggs. Naturally, they’re extremely low in cholesterol. They’re relatively low in fat, full of protein, and packed with iron. In addition to potassium, zinc, and phosphorus, they have plenty of selenium and vitamin A.

4. YOGURT

Calories per serving: 137 Yogurt makes a delicious, healthy snack. Plain yogurt made with skim milk has almost no fat, lots of protein, and calcium to spare. One serving has almost half of the calcium you need each day. It has lots of B12 and potassium too. If you like your yogurt sweet, think about adding some vanilla and mixing in some fresh fruit!

5. BANANAS

Calories per serving: 200 Low in fat and cholesterol, bananas areyummy, healthy fruits. They’re full of vitamin C, fiber, and B6. Mash them up in cereal (or yogurt!) or eat them by themselves. A banana is a terrific to-go snack.

6. ORANGES

Calories per serving: 85 Orange are among the healthiest foods you can eat. As you can see, oranges are very low in calories. They have no fat and in one serving, you get 160% of the vitamin C you need each day. Oranges are full of potassium as well. And they say an apple a day keeps the doctor away!

7. APPLES

Calories per serving: 95 Speaking of apples, however, they do make extremely healthy snacks. With no fat and low sodium and cholesterol, you can’t go wrong. Apples offer lots of vitamin C and fiber as well. Add them to oatmeal or cut a few of them up into easy-to-eat slices.

8. STRAWBERRIES

Calories per serving: 49 You have to love strawberries. They’re extremely low in calories and saturated fats. A cup of halved strawberries is equal to 149% of the vitamin C you need every day. They’re rich in potassium and fiber, plus they’re delicious.

9. APRICOTS

Calories per serving: 74 Apricots have even less calories. They’re remarkably low in sugar as well. If you have high cholesterol, make raw apricots your snack of choice. Get plenty of vitamins A and C, not to mention fiber.

10. BING CHERRIES

Calories per serving: 90 I love cherries – they’re so sweet and juicy! If you need to count your calories or watch your sodium intake, they make a great snack. They’ve got plenty of fiber and vitamin C, too.

11. BLUEBERRIES

Calories per serving: 84 Blueberries have been getting a lot of attention as one of the healthiest foods out there. They have so many benefits. They’re low in calories, fat, sodium, and cholesterol. They’re a great source for potassium and vitamin C, too. Blueberries are a super-food that can help boost your metabolism, so they’re perfect for losing weight.

12. CANTALOUPE

Calories per serving: 60 If you’re trying to eat healthy and lose weight, cantaloupe is a great choice. It’s extremely low fat, it doesn’t have a lot of sodium, and it’s great if you want to lower your cholesterol. I come from people who like to put salt on cantaloupe and watermelon – avoid that! Cantaloupes have tons of vitamins, including A, B6, C, and K.

13. GUAVA

Calories per serving: 112 Guava is has more fat and calories, but here’s the kicker: one serving gets you 628% of your daily vitamin C intake. It doesn’t have a lot of saturated fat or sodium, but it’s full of fiber, copper, and potassium too. At the very least, a tasty guava is a must any time you have a cold.

14. WATERMELON

Calories per serving: 46 Watermelon is another excellent choice of melon. It’s low in calories, saturated fats, and sodium. It also helps keep you hydrated and provides you with lots of vitamins A and C.

15. BROCCOLI

Calories per serving: 31 There’s almost nothing bad you can say about broccoli. It’s delicious raw or cooked. It looks neat. It’s got 135% of your daily value of vitamin C, lots of vitamins A, E, B6, and K, and plenty of fiber, too.

16. CARROTS

Calories per serving: 5 It’s no wonder carrots are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. They’re incredibly low in calories and fat, they can lower your cholesterol, and they’re delicious! I’ll munch on carrots whether they’re raw or cooked, any day. Carrots have vitamin A, B6, C, and K, plus iron and fiber.

17. LEGUMES

Calories per serving: 269 If you want to keep your cholesterol low, eat lots of legumes. They’re low in sodium and saturated fats but high in copper, protein, and fiber. They’re still incredibly healthy cooked as well, and have even fewer calories.

18. SPINACH

Calories per serving: 7 You read that right – one cup of uncooked spinach only has 7 calories. It is low in fat, sugar, and cholesterol as well, but high in vitamins A, B6, C, E, and K, calcium, copper, and iron. However, it is fairly high in sodium.

19. SWEET POTATOES

Calories per serving: 180 There’s a reason sweet potato fries are giving French fries a run for their money. They’re so full of vitamin A that you can almost get healthier just by looking at them. The fact that one cup, just 200 grams, of sweet potatoes provides 769% of the vitamin A you need every day easily makes them one of the healthiest foods available. Saturated fat and cholesterol are almost non-existent, they don’t have a lot of sodium, and they’re full of vitamin C and fiber, too.

20. TOMATOES

Calories per serviewing: 27 Raw, canned, or cooked, tomatoes are very good for you. Don’t worry about sodium, cholesterol, or saturated fat. Tomatoes are full of vitamins, they’re a good source of fiber, and they’re versatile. There are tons of healthy recipes for a variety of tomato-based delicacies.

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