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Best Combination of foods for weight loss
I found this article on MSN health & fitness about combining foods to get the best fat burn and ways to stay healthy or get healthy. Research has been found that it is best to burn fat then to starve fat for the best long-term loss.
Combine a Spicy food with Protein
Spicy foods have a compound called capsaicin that is found in hot peppers and increases calorie burn. Protein will help you to stay fuller longer and then adding a spicy pepper, green chilies, or hot sauce to the top of the grilled chicken is a win win combination. Personally I like spicy food so this is a great combination for me!
Combine a Carbohydrate food with a healthy fat:
One of the comments in this section of the article is that a carb-rich food by itself almost always makes you feel hungrier and I find this very true. In the afternoon when I find myself starting to drag and I start looking for a pick me up I like the sugar from fruit. My favorite is to combine natural peanut butter or almond butter with sliced up apples. I have to watch myself though as I will cut the apple into small pieces and then want to add more of the butter to dip the apple into.
Combine a high fiber food with water:
Foods that are high in fiber help to stabilize blood sugar levels and keep you feeling fuller longer. What I didn’t know is that drinking water with a high fiber food can keep you from having gastrointestinal issues. It is a given that drinking water with a cereal will help you to stay fuller longer. For those of us that like salads drinking a glass of water with our meal is a great combination.
Combine vegetables with EVERYTHING:
Vegetables not swimming in butter are always a good choice at any meal. Vegetables take more energy to burn and are good for weight loss and health. Eating plenty of vegetables at every meal is a great way to keep your metabolism burning and to feel full.
All of these tips are easy to incorporate into any meal and with a little common sense we can continue or start on the road to a healthy life style.