6 Foods To Transform Your Physique

Whole Eggs

In the words of LL Cool J, don’t call it a comeback, but eggs have been around for years! And although they took a big hit with the crazy “lowfat” diet phase that had everyone scared about eggs. New studies show that they don’t adversely affect blood cholesterol and don’t cause heart attacks. What’s more… they are among the best foods you can eat if you need to lose weight. They’re high in protein, healthy fats, and can make you feel full with a very low amount of calories. Eggs are also incredibly nutrient dense and can help you get all the nutrients you need on a calorie restricted diet. Almost all the nutrients are found in the yolks.

Cruciferous Vegetable

Veg such as, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussels sprouts. Like other vegetables, they are high in fiber and tend to be incredibly fulfilling. What’s more… these types of veggies also tend to contain decent amounts of protein. A combination of protein, fiber and low energy density makes cruciferous vegetables the perfect foods to include in your meals if you want to lose weight.

Lean Beef

Like eggs, meat has been unfairly demonized. It has been blamed for all sorts of health problems, despite no good evidence to back it up. Although processed meat is unhealthy, studies show that unprocessed red meat does NOT raise the risk of heart disease or diabetes . The truth is… meat is a weight loss friendly food, because it’s high in protein. Protein is the most fulfilling nutrient, by far, and eating a high protein diet can make you burn up to 80 to 100 more calories per day. Studies have shown that increasing your protein intake to 25-30% of calories can cut cravings by 60%, reduce desire for late-night snacking by half, and cause weight loss of almost a pound per week… just by adding protein to the diet.

Cottage Cheese

Dairy products tend to be high in protein. One of the best ones is cottage cheese… calorie for calorie, it is mostly just protein with very little carbohydrate and fat. Eating plenty of cottage cheese is a great way to boost your protein intake. It is also very satiating, making you feel full with a relatively low amount of calories. Dairy products are also high in calcium, which has been shown to aid in the fat burning process.

Coconut Oil

Not all fats are created equal. Coconut oil is high in fatty acids of a medium length, called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). These fatty acids have been shown to boost satiety compared to other fats, as well as increase the amount of calories burned. There are also two studies, one in women and the other in men, showing that coconut oil led to reduced amounts of belly fat. Of course… coconut oil still contains calories, so adding it on top of what you’re already eating is a bad idea. So this is not about adding coconut oil to your diet, it is about replacing some of your other cooking fats with coconut oil. Not a fan of coconut oil? Extra virgin olive oil is a great alternative.