(Here ’s the secret list of the TOP 5 FOODS every skinny chic should have in their kitchen at all times)
Since this is the age of instant gratification, ie, twitter, facebook, text message, BBM – who has time to figure out the BEST foods to eat that will promote FAST weight loss?
Who has the time? I will tell you who… ME! Laura, The Body Transformation Expert (rather, YOUR body transformation expert.)
Without fail, at each and every Running Camp/Boot Camp/Nutrition Seminar/Grocery Shopping Tour/Dinner with friends/Meeting with my accountant – I get asked the same question: Just TELL me exactly what I should eat to lose weight. NO ONE, or very few people want to hear the philosophy behind it so that they can make it happen on their own. “Just give me a list!” (I still tell them the background anyway. I ‘m used to being tuned out at this point.)
So here ’s the list of the TOP 5 FOODS every skinny chic should have in their kitchen at all times:
1) BeansForget the song you used to sing as a child “beans, beans, good for your heart…” What makes the bean a superfood is that it’s high in fiber, it’s a complex carbohydrate, and is loaded with protein. Having high concentration of each of these in one beautiful food literally makes it one of your best choices when trying to eat to lose weight. Simply adding beans to an otherwise boring meal will keep you fuller longer (fiber), feed your precious long and lean muscles (protein), improve taste and promote healthy weight loss!
BUY IT LIKE THIS: Canned, be sure to get “no salt added.” Normal sodium content should be around 40mgs. Excellent types: Kidney, Garbanzo, Black, Soy, Pinto.
COOK IT LIKE THIS: There is little to no prep with canned beans. Straight out of the can and put right on top of food or simply warm them up for a few seconds and you are good to go.
Each meal should contain 50% vegetables, 25% lean protein and 25% whole-grain carbohydrate. Barley is better choice than even brown rice or brown pasta because it is has one of the highest amounts of fiber than most of its counterparts. Fiber, quite simply helps metabolize fat (need I say more?) Watch what I had to say about barley in this **video**.
BUY IT LIKE THIS: Found in the aisle of pastas and rice. Appears like un-cooked rice.
COOK IT LIKE THIS: Prepare it just like rice – in water, boil until soft. Can also be used as breakfast in place of oatmeal, in stews, sprinkle on salads or as a substitute for any recipe that calls for rice.
The makeup of a healthy women’s diet should consist of 6-8 servings of vegetables per day. The darker the veggie, the higher the concentration of anti-aging, anti-cancer, and anti-fat components it will contain. Kale is jam packed with calcium (who knew?) tons of other vitamins/minerals and FIBER. Skinny bitches eat tons of fiber! I cannot make this any clearer for you! Seek it out at every meal. The more foods you add to your diet that are high in fiber (veggies, whole grains, beans, legumes) the faster the other crap will fall by the waist side (pun intended.)
BUY IT LIKE THIS: Found in the green leafy vegetable section. Looks like dark green lettuce.
COOK IT LIKE THIS: Use in place of lettuce anwhere – uncooked, in salads, sandwiches, or use in place of bread or wrap in your favorite lunchtime sandwich. Also, steam like spinach or sauté in light garlic and oil.
4) OATMEAL
This little gem is a complex carbohydrate that is high in fiber. Because of its make-up you will be fuller longer, satiated, leaving you awake and alleart well into the morning. Be sure to pair it with a protein topping to maximize the benefits. Watch this *video *where I tell you WHY you need to combine protein and carbs in order to get a six pack.
BUY IT LIKE THIS: In a canister in the cereal aisle, instant/quick oats are just as good as the regular. Avoid the fancy versions with added stuff (raisins, sugar, berries.) Just get “plain oat meal” add your own toppings and save TONS of calories/sugar/salt.
COOK IT LIKE THIS: SUPER EASY! Instant oats takes 1 minute in the microwave. Take a canister/bowel/spoon to work and eat as a mid morning snack with fresh fruit or nuts on top.
Protein in muscle food! NO you won’t get bulging muscles from eating them, duh. They are packed with the good kind of fat which won’t clog your arteries, but will leave you satiated, improve your mood, and make you more alert. TONS of anti aging/anti cancer/anti heart disease/ant diabetic properties. Reach for nuts instead of simple starchy carbs )like crackers or pretzels) and you will INSTANTLY feel a boost. The next time you get to a meal you will be preparted to eat an appropriate amount becuase you won’t have “crashed and burned” from a alternative sugary snack.
BUY IT LIKE THIS: If you can’t find a container of premixed unsalted nuts , make a mix yourself by buying a few small bags of pumpkin seeds, almonds , walnuts, flax seeds, cashews, dried cranberries, pecans, raisins, etc.
COOK IT LIKE THIS: Pre separate into serving size baggies at the time you are creating your mix. This is an easy grab ‘n go snack AND helps you avoid eating 3-4 servings in one sitting. Keep them in your desk, in your purse, in your cabinet at home.
To sum it up, most of you are not out there eating cheeseburgers and French fries every night. You are most likely a big step below that. I say “below” because each level down is a step cleaner on a scale of healthy eating. You should constantly arm your refrigerator with the cleanest, most un-processed, as close to the way it came out of the ground or tree as possible. Beans, Barley, and Kale are 3 foods that are tops in their food group categories when it comes to weight loss.
Laura Miranda MsPT, CSCS
Miranda Fitness Concepts INC
www.StrongHealthyWoman.com
646.454.0777
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