10 Delicious Foods That Help You Lose Weight Fast

Eat more, lose more? Is that even possible? Are there really foods that help you lose weight naturally?

Yes, Yes, and Yes…

I have come to recognize that the majority of the problems people have “eating healthy” is that they focus on the numbers too often.

It’s not that the number of calories doesn’t matter. It does. The problem is that when you focus on only the calories, you forget about the other important parts of eating healthy.

• What nutrients are in these foods?
• How will my body feel after eating them?
• How will my body feel 5 hours after eating them?
• Will they make me feel full?
• Will they give me more cravings?

You see, being healthy is not just a lose sum numbers game where the big winner eats the fewest calories and thus loses the most weight.

This completely ignores the fact that the higher quality of food you consume, the lower the quantity of food your body feels the need to consume.

It’s the person who can get the most nutrient dense foods in and still remain within a certain calorie range who will lose weight.

That’s exactly why I wrote this article.

If you focus on consuming more of these foods and less on the never-ending race to ZERO calories, you’ll notice a few things:

• Natural weight loss
• Increased energy
• Vibrant, healthy skin
• Better mood
• Better outlook on “dieting” and less compulsive counting

These all make the dieting process much simpler.

Also, when looking for foods that help you lose weight fast, there are 3 rules you want to follow.

1. Eat foods that have lots of fiber. The reason is that these foods are some of the most filling.
2. Eat foods that are high in protein. These foods are also much more filling than other foods.
3. Avoid carbs, and eat more fats. Now, you should never stop eating carbohydrates, but they will slow your weight loss progress (especially in the beginning of any diet regimen). Instead, focus on consuming lots of high-quality fats.

Implement these foods into your life on an almost daily basis, and you will notice big changes in how you look and feel almost immediately.

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1. Low carb veggies, DONE RIGHT

Everyone knows to eat more vegetables.  The problem is that veggies don’t taste very good on their own.

Well, not anymore!

The secret is simple: Cook the veggies, and add seasonings to them. 🙂

When you cook veggies in a high-quality oil such as extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil, the taste dramatically increases.

Do this, and add in a light amount of salt for a healthy and delicious snack.

Don’t worry about losing nutrients in the cooking process or anything like that. The fact that you will be getting in regular sources of vegetables far outweighs the minimal amount of nutrients lost in the cooking process.

2. Soaked Oats

As stated before, if your goal is FAST weight loss, you want to be easy on the carbohydrates at the beginning of any weight loss plan.

However, this food absolutely deserved a place on this list, because it’s high in fiber and will help prevent energy crashes throughout the day.

Soak the oats in unsweetened cashew and almond milk, add in a little cinnamon for flavor, and voilà! You have a healthy low-calorie energy boost and great source of carbohydrates.

I recommend using this only after you have done a low carbohydrate detox and reset your insulin levels.

3. Avocados

The third food on the delicious foods that help you lose weight is probably one of the greatest foods on the planet for high-quality fats, fiber, folic acid, and taste (and the inspiration for the website name).

Avocados are equally healthy as they are delicious.

They are one of the few high-fat fruits that are loaded with fiber to help you feel full and satiated after your meals. You can eat them alongside almost any breakfast item, throw them in a smoothie, or make fresh guacamole.

Here’s an easy chart to help understand when they are ripe:

This is a simple technique you can use at any store, but remember… you only get one shot to check!

4. Lean, Organic Chicken Breast (covered in yummy spices)

Getting in large amounts of protein is vital to losing weight. This is because it helps to keep you full and eliminate cravings without adding in a crazy amount of calories.

However, most people are under the impression that chicken is always bland and boring. Not so.

A lean chicken breast seasoned with cajun seasoning, turmeric, and black pepper makes for a delicious meal that will also help you lose weight.

5. High-Quality, Low Carbohydrate Whey Protein Shakes

Whey protein shakes are an AMAZING solution for those times when you don’t have enough time to cook and need a healthy meal fast.

The key is to find the right kind of shake for you. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, there are whey protein shakes designed to accommodate those needs.

Just make sure the shake does not contain a lot of carbohydrates or fats.

I recommend and use ISO Pure 100.

You should also be aware that a protein shake alone will not be very filling. However, you can pair the shake with the next food on my list…

6. Apples

Simple, healthy, and delicious, there’s no way I could avoid putting apples on this list.

Apples contain antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and pectin, which has been shown to greatly reduce hunger cravings.

So if you feel like you need a break or a snack, reach for an apple.

The key is also to find which apple YOU love best.

Some people love green apples and others, like myself, love Fuji. Find the kind that you think is delicious, and eat them daily.

Don’t worry about the type, because they will all have very similar nutrient profiles.

7. Soups

 #7 on the list of delicious foods that help you lose weight naturally is the almighty soup!

Soups are amazing because they can be cooked in large quantities, and it’s so hard to go wrong.

In a good soup recipe, you’ll get in lots of veggies for fiber, protein, and water. These 3 things are the ultimate punch in the category of weight loss foods.

You can bring them to work, and heat them up for lunch as well. The leftovers can also be easily frozen. The one thing you want to watch out for is store-bought soup because they usually contain cheese, carbs, and lots of sodium.

Make your own soup today with this great recipe: Chicken & Kale Soup.

8. Salmon

Salmon is amazing for weight loss because of its protein content and high-quality fats that enhance blood flow.

Omega 3 fats from fish oils are actually one of the most studied and well-researched nutrients for the human body (examine.com studies)

The key to using salmon for weight loss is proper meal pairing.

Salmon with rice that is covered in a sugary sauce is not a weight loss friendly food. However, a salmon salad or cedar plank salmon served with lots of asparagus is!

Just be careful what you’re pairing your salmon with to get the best benefits. 🙂

9. Organic Lean Beef (more yummy spices)

Red meat has come under quite a bit of criticism as of late, and much of it is misplaced. Red meat is bad for you ONLY when the quality of the meat is bad.

There are plenty of reasons why organic cuts of lean beef should make the list of foods that help you lose weight naturally.

Lean beef has some of the highest quality proteins and fats you will find in almost any protein source.

Here are the rules though: If organic is not something you can afford, then stick to other protein sources instead.

10. Vegetable Chili

This works well for many of the same reasons as adding soup into your diet.

It makes eating vegetables tasty, has lots of water, and you can add in all sorts of spices like cayenne and turmeric to make it that much healthier.

You can have a lot of fun with these by coming up with your own vegetable combinations, and it can be frozen for weeks at a time.

Here’s a good recipe you can try: Vegan Chili.

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