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attempting # 3, 8, & 9 are too difficult at times!
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10 Healthy Weight Loss Tips
Provided by Lisa Guy
Naturopath
1. It is important to eat regularly otherwise your metabolism will
become sluggish. Make sure you have breakfast, healthy snacks,
lunch and dinner.
2. A diet higher in protein, lower in carbohydrates and moderate in
good fats (EFA's) will promote weight loss. Good sources of protein
include lean meat, fish, organic chicken, nuts & seeds, dairy
products (yoghurt, low fat milk, low fat cottage cheese), soy
products (low fat milk, tofu, tempeh, miso, yoghurt), egg whites,
legumes/beans, spirulina, some protein bars and powders. By eating
protein with each meal this will reduce sugar and hunger
cravings.
3. Cut down on refined carbohydrates (white rice, pasta, noodles,
breads, cakes, and biscuits) and introduce small amounts of
wholesome complex carbohydrates (whole oats, brown rice, whole
grains).
4. Drink a few cups of Green tea a day. Green tea is rich in
powerful antioxidants, and is beneficial for stimulating weight
loss.
5. Alcoholic drinks are usually high in calories and promote weight
gain (especially wine, beer, sugary soda drinks).
6. Eliminate saturated fats from diet (take away foods, butters and
margarines, vegetable oils, coconut and palm oils), and replace
them with a moderate amount of EFA's (olive oil, flaxseed oil, nuts
& seeds, avocado, fish). Use flaxseed oil on toast instead of
butter.
7. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Reduce fruit juices
and substitute for small fresh vegetable juices that are lower in
simple sugars. A great combination is carrot, beetroot, celery,
ginger, apple, with some spirulina powder added (high in vitamins
and minerals, cleansing, detoxing, and immune boosting).
8. Stay clear of creamy sauces, mayonnaise or dishes made from
coconut milk. Use natural yoghurt instead in sauces, mayonnaise,
curries and soups.
9. Cut down on sugary foods (lollies, cakes, soft drinks,
chocolates) that are high in calories. If you need something sweet
have a small amount of dried fruit, ¼ protein bar, a few carob
buds, chai or dandelion tea (low fat soy milk, natural sweetener
xylitol).
10. Drink at least 1 _ 1 ½ Litres of water a day, to help flush
toxins out of the body. Add some squeezed lemon juice to a large
glass of water and drink first thing in the morning to kick start
your digestive system.