It's funny. When I talk to people about switching their diet for
weight loss, most fall into one of two camps. The first group tends to
think about taste and refers to the dietary switch with analogies like
eating shoe leather and hay. The other group mostly focuses on portion
size and feels as though they will need a microscope and tweezers to eat
their meal. So, what are some good, healthy foods for weight loss that
are filling and taste good?
As someone who enjoys southern cooking
as much as a Kardashian likes making money just for having their
picture taken, switching over to healthy, fulfilling foods that work
with my palate has been a gradual process. But, to my surprise, there
was a plethora of foods out there that I like. Before, I was just so
busy working through the crust on my fried pork chops that I didn't take
the time to expand my dietary horizons.
Foods like spinach,
almonds, most fruit, red beans, sweet potatoes, salmon, tuna. Some of
these I liked, but mostly ignored. Others, I just didn't want to try.
Now, I like them all. And, I think most people would too, if they were
combined in a great recipe. If you cook, there are tons of great recipes
out there using healthy foods that taste fantastic! Just let your mouse
click away on the web. Research a list of healthy foods and then look
for recipes that have variations of those foods and a calorie count.
Then, cook and enjoy.
You may be happy to know that even lean
meats, cooked properly, are perfectly acceptable in many weight loss
programs. So, don't fret so much about finding and enjoying healthy
foods and losing weight. If this die hard southern fried meat eater can
find plenty of appealing options, I feel certain anyone can.
I
still have a resistance to broccoli and some peas, but that's OK. There
are plenty of healthy foods I enjoy that fit my nutritional and dietary
requirements for health and weight loss. I never thought I would ever
eat, much less like, spinach. Now, I love it! I have it for a salad base
as well as cooked and mixed with other things for a wonderful addition
to any meal. Amazing what you can do with the right spices. Don't be
afraid to experiment.
The list of foods that are both healthy and
suitable for a weight loss program is longer than you might suspect. So,
do a little research and don't be afraid to put something new on your
fork. Be happy!
