Diets that promote the elimination of all carbohydrates typically result in ill health and future weight gain. In fact, studies demonstrate that eating whole grain foods can aid with digestion, weight loss and can even help to reduce the risk of heart disease and high cholesterol. The key is to buy bread products that are made from whole grains, meaning they contain all three parts of the grain: the germ, the bran and the endosperm. Avoid breads that are white and refined. When looking for an ideal bread for weight loss, opt for sprouted grain breads as the glycemic index of the grain is lower.
5. You must plan to lose
In order to be successful in your weight loss attempt, proper preparation and planning is essential. In addition to shopping for healthy food, there are a few key steps that can help to ensure your diet will work:
• Cut up vegetables and fruits and make them easily accessible in the fridge.
• Keep protein-rich snacks on hand, such as yogurt, hard-boiled eggs and nitrate-free turkey slices.
• Have fresh clean water available and drink 6 to 8 glasses of water each day.
• Keep a Food Journal of what you consume on a daily basis. In addition to keeping you honest and aware of what you are eating, research has shown those who food journal lose more weight than those who do not.
Dr. Joey Shulman DC is the author of the best selling book The Last 15 – A Weight Loss Breakthrough and founder of The Shulman Weight Loss Clinic. For more information, please visit www.drjoey.com.
