When you look online for a healthy diet that can help you shed some pounds the usual first impression is that of disappointment. Everyone wants to lose some weight but is it really necessary to keep eating food that doesn’t taste right? Luckily there are a lot of delicious food that can help you lose weight. Take some of the following for example:
Beans
Beans are a man’s best friend when it comes to shedding pounds and gaining muscle. They’re tasty and they’re very versatile so you can come up with a lot of delicious recipes to prepare them in. A common favorite is to use black beans and green leafy veggies to make a healthy burrito.
They are very rich in proteins, which are the building blocks of muscles. You’ll need proteins if you want to hit the gym and lift some weights. They are also known for having a high content of fiber, meaning they will digest slower and help keep you feeling full.
Colorful Fruits and Vegetables
Every diet has to include fruits and vegetables, right? But it’s not always just about the vitamins and minerals that these healthy food items have. It’s also about their water content.
Most fruits and vegetables are 80-90% water. If you eat one or two before or after meals you’ll feel full, therefore you’ll eat less. This is important if you want to stay away from junk food and unhealthy snacks.
Fruits are also a good source of antioxidants. Those are very important in building muscles and flushing out harmful toxins that cause fatty acids to stick to your body.
Salsa
Remember that idea just a while ago about making bean burritos? You can top those with hot sauce and salsa since salsa is very low in calories. Salsa is easy to make: you’ll need tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, a jalapeño, and salt. You can also buy ready-made fresh salsa from the grocery store.
Salsa is great for a lot of quick snacks. You can make a healthy dip for real corn-made nacho chips or you can make a tortilla wrap with salsa layered inside.
Yogurt
Yogurt is the ultimate go-to dessert when you want something fulfilling but healthy. It beats ice cream and other frozen desserts because it is very rich in probiotics, the substance responsible for preventing fat absorption in the body. A serving of yogurt once a day is a good way to reward yourself and it prevents you from gaining additional pounds.
The best thing about yogurt though is how good it works with fruits. You can top yogurt servings with blueberries, strawberries, apple, and banana. Adding a few slices of each fruit makes for a very delicious fruit parfait, the perfect snack to feel good after a long day.
Chili
Chili isn’t just for spicing things up a notch – they’re also helpful in losing weight. Chili is very rich in antioxidants but it is also a metabolism booster. This means it helps your body turn food (particular fats) into energy, giving you more energy to workout at the gym.
Of course you don’t have to eat chili whole. There are many salads and healthy Mexican dishes that utilize chili to add flavor and spice. You can even make a vinegar dip with crushed chili, salt and pepper mixed in to give your salads an extra punch.
It really heats the body up so it is a good ingredient to add in your meals an hour before you hit the gym.
Losing Weight Can Still Be Delicious
You don’t have to punish yourself by saying good-bye to delicious food. With the samples listed above you can always enjoy a good meal and still shed those extra pounds off.