Committing to a healthy lifestyle will have a greater impact on your overall health and fitness then typical "fad diets" or other quick fixes. Whole foods that come from a natural source will provide your body with essential nutrients while keeping you boosting your metabolism and controlling appetite.
Lean Protein
Protein will keep your metabolism running strong while building and repairing lean muscle tissue. Include foods high in protein and low in fat such as fish, chicken, turkey, eggs and nuts. Avoid meat with a high amount of saturated fat such as ribs, lamb or pork. If you're partial to red meat, stick with the leanest cuts, choose moderate portion sizes, and make it an occasional part of your diet.
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables can help to fill you up during meal time because they are high in fiber and low in calories. Also, the water and fiber in fruits and vegetables will add volume to your dishes, so you can eat the same amount of food with fewer calories. Fruit has natural sugar, in the form of fructose, that will help to curb sweet cravings and veggies make for a healthy snack or low calorie side option.
Whole Grains
Whole grains are fibrous and nutrient dense which will keep you satiated between meals and supply you with steady energy throughout the day. Include complex carbs such as whole wheat bread, oatmeal, quinoa or brown rice to get a serving of whole grains. Avoid processed carbs such as crackers, white bread or chips that contain little to no nutritional value.
Low Fat Dairy
Low fat dairy products have reduced sugar and fat compared to their whole dairy counterparts. Low fat dairy contains protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals which will help you maintain your weight. Choose low fat versions of your favorite dairy products such as cottage cheese, milk or yogurt whenever possible.
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