Publisher's Synopsis
When attempting to lose weight and adopt better eating habits, it's important to choose unprocessed, whole foods.Though it's perfectly healthy to have a treat now and then, the majority of your diet should be made up of the following foods: Non-starchy vegetables: Kale, arugula, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, tomatoes, etc.Fruits: Berries, apples, pears, citrus fruits, melon, grapes, bananas, etc.Starchy vegetables: Potatoes, peas, sweet potatoes, plantains, butternut squash, etc.Fish and shellfish: Sea Bass, salmon, cod, clams, shrimp, sardines, trout, oysters, etc.Eggs: Whole eggs are more nutrient dense than egg whites.Poultry and meat: Chicken, turkey, beef, bison, lamb, etc.Plant-based protein sources: Tofu, tempeh, plant-based protein powders.Whole grains: Oats, brown rice, farro, quinoa, bulgur, barley, millet, etc.Legumes: Chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils, black beans and more.Healthy fats: Avocados, olive oil, unsweetened coconut, avocado oil, coconut oil, etc.Dairy products: Full-fat or reduced-fat plain yogurt, kefir and full-fat cheeses.Seeds, nuts and nut butters: Almonds, macadamia nuts, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, natural peanut butter, almond butter and tahini.Unsweetened plant-based milks: Coconut, almond, cashew and hemp milk.Seasonings: Turmeric, garlic, oregano, rosemary, chili pepper, black pepper, salt, etc.Condiments: Apple cider vinegar, salsa, lemon juice, garlic powder, etc.Non-calorie beverages: Water, sparkling water, coffee, green tea, etc.Be sure to eat plenty of fiber-rich foods and quality sources of protein at each meal.Protein is the most filling of the three macronutrients and combining a protein with filling fiber sources, such as non-starchy vegetables, beans or berries, can help prevent overeating.Research shows that both high-fiber and high-protein diets are effective at promoting fat loss
