In most people’s quest to lose belly fat it usually starts will lots of crunches, then maybe some reverse crunches and possibly even more crunches to really feel that “burn”. It doesn’t matter how many crunches you do if you are still eating cheeseburgers, fries, pizza and other types of junk food. What you eat is so important in the quest to slim down.
What foods should you eat in order to lose weight? With all the fad diets, weight loss pills that magically melt away the pounds while you sit in your favorite recliner and other nonsense it can be very confusing as to what proper nutrition is.
Let’s clear through the clutter and give you a starting point to healthy eating.
· Fruits and Vegetables: Rich in vitamins, antioxidants and fiber, they make the perfect snack. So instead of reaching for those Doritos to snack on, grab a handful of grapes or an apple.
· Protein: As the building block of your muscles, protein is an important part of your diet. When choosing what proteins to eat, look for lean proteins like chicken breasts, tuna fish, turkey or egg whites.
· Water: Staying hydrated is very important to your weight loss goals. It should be an important part of your daily routine anyway; most people don’t know just how much water they lose throughout the day. The usual guideline is to drink eight glasses of water throughout the day, although you may want to drink more if your exercise intensely.
· Complex carbs: Complex carbs like whole wheat bread are a necessary for healthy nutrition. By breaking down in slowly in your body, complex carbs help keep you full and energized for longer periods of time.
· Good fats: Almonds, seeds, olive oil, avocados and nuts are all excellent sources of “good fat”.
You can change to a more healthy way of eating and it’s not as hard as you think, as long as you have a plan of action laid out for you.