Conventional wisdom says weighing yourself regularly can be a very helpful weight loss strategy. This is likely true for most dieters, but
if you truly want to promote an overall healthy lifestyle, you will need
to move beyond the scale and focus on what you eat. Check out these
seven foods that can get the scale moving. Not only are they delicious
and healthy, if you eat them regularly they will help you lose weight.
1. Beans
Inexpensive, filling, and versatile, beans are a great source of
protein which helps keep energy and blood-sugar levels stable. They are
high in resistant starch, meaning that about half their calories cannot
be absorbed. Beans are also high in fiber and slow to digest. They will
keep you feeling full longer and help to prevent cravings between meals.
2. Soup
Researchers speculate that soup satisfies hunger because the brain
perceives it as filling due to its high water content. Start a meal with
a cup of soup, and you may end up eating less. It doesn't matter if the
soup is chunky or pureed, as long as it's broth-based. Or soup can be
eaten as a complete meal as long as contains a healthy mix of fresh
vegetables, whole grains and lean protein such as chicken barley soup
with vegetables.
