Weight Loss - Fit for Life - The best Food

I think, we all can agree on a few things:

It is healthier to be slim than overweight!
Weight loss is a matter of simple math - you have to eat less calories than you burn!
Especially during a period of weight loss, the food we eat should be healthy!
Being on a strict diet sucks!

Having established these few simple "truths", let's just say that being on a strict diet for weight loss, not necessarily has to be too bad. If you try your weight loss with Hoodia Gordonii, you will find that you will not experience the hunger, which is the worst thing on every weight loss diet. Hoodia takes care of being hungry..but that is not the issue here.

In the following I want to present you the best food available. I want to show you food that is healthy, tasty and food that you can eat during your "weight loss endeavour", without risking the success of your diet. (Let's be precise each and every food can make you fat, if you eat too much of it!)

Ok, let's start! The best foods available, in no particular order, are:

1. Carrots

It is just a myth that they make you see in the dark, but research has shown that carrots improve your vision in dim light. And they reduce the risk of lung cancer, lower your cholesterol and help to regulate the blood sugar. For weight loss calculations: 100grams of carrots contain 29 kcal, 0 % fat, 83 % carbs and 17 % proteins.

2. Broccoli

A simplistic rule: Broccoli is green; therefore it is good for you. Because of the ingredients like riboflavin, chromium and vitamin K, Broccoli keeps the blood sugar level steady and helps to build strong bones. It also boosts the immune system with a lot of vitamins E, C and A. For weight loss calculations: 100 grams of broccoli contain 26 kcal, 7 % fat, 47 % carbs and 46 % protein.

3. Tomato

Tomatoes are full of vitamins A and C, which fight disease. Additionally they are also an important resource for carotenoids; one of them is lycopene, which reduces the risk of prostate cancer. For weight loss calculations: 100 grams of tomato contain 17 kcal, 12 % fat, 63 % carbs and 25 % protein.

4. Bananas

Petrol and lottery tickets are the only things which sell better in the UK than bananas. Bananas are packed with carbs and potassium, which helps to regulate muscle contractions. Bananas are probably the best post-workout snack. For weight loss calculations: 100 grams of banana contain 91 kcal, 2 % fat, 94 % carbs and 4 % protein.

5. Blueberries

Studies show that blueberries contain more antioxidants than any other fruit and therefore boost the immune system tremendously. Blueberries also reduce cholesterol, strengthen eyesight and prevent age related brain-damage. For weight loss calculations: 100 grams of blueberry contain 36 kcal, 15 % fat, 79 % carbs and 6 % protein.

6. Kiwi

Kiwi contains more vitamin C than orange. It is also an excellent source of fibre, therefore it lowers cholesterol and also stabilises the blood sugar level. Kiwis are also thought to improve your eye-sight on the long term. For weight loss calculations: 100 grams of kiwi contain 61 kcal, 6 % fat, 88 % carbs and 6 % protein.

7. Mackerel

Mackerel has one of the highest concentrations of the Omega3 fats. That is what makes this fish so healthy and as we all should eat a lot more of oily fish, Mackerel is the ideal solution. For weight loss calculations: 100 grams of mackerel contain 91 kcal, 11 % fat, 0 % carbs and 89 % protein.

8. Chicken

If you stay with grilled chicken breast from free range birds, you eat the best source for lean protein. This protein helps with the growth of the muscles and helps to prevent osteoporosis in later life. For weight loss calculations: 100 grams of chicken breast contain 127 kcal, 34 % fat, 0 % carbs and 66 % protein.

9. Garlic

Even in the old, old times our ancient ancestors swore by the medicinal powers of garlic and in modern times, science is backing them up. Garlic is rich in allicin, which has a strong anti-cancer effect and the ability to fight infections. For weight loss calculations: 100 grams of garlic contain 143 kcal, 0 % fat, 100 % carbs and 0 % protein.

10. Olive Oil

Thanks to its high content on monosaturated fat and antioxidant, olive oil has been shown, to reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, age-related memory decline and, most of all, heart disease. Extra virgin olive oil is the base for the Mediterranean Diet. for weight loss calculations: 100 grams of olive oil contain 831 kcal, 100 % fat, 0 % carbs and 0 % protein.

Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, that's it. Of course there are more foods which could be in this list, but I wanted to stick to the real top. If you base your diet around these 10 items, your life will get better, your health will increase.

Enjoy!