07 Foods to Boost your Work Out Regime

There is no magic to jump start your weight loss journey but there are some certain foods that will help you in your weight management journey and achieve your fitness goals.

Some foods that can be included as a weight management diet are those high in fibers. Fibrous foods are not easily digestible and have low energy density that you can eat in a decent size without having an overloading problem of calories.

Research shows some foods may have an impact on human body appetite. These could be more beneficial for weight-loss when incorporated into a healthful diet and lifestyle.

Here are some foods that you can include as your weight management diet which will make it easier for you to lose the extra pounds without going low on energy levels.

1. Oatmeal

A bowl of oatmeal consisting of cow’s milk or plant based milk can be one of the best options as compared to cereal. While both contain the same amount of calories but oatmeal provides you more protein, more fibre, and less sugar. Oatmeal is a great food to boost your work out.

Oats offer you many health benefits together with high energy, reduced risk of heart disease, lower blood sugar levels.

2. Eggs

Eggs are a popular and common food promoted by many nutritionists. Eating eggs in breakfast may stop a person from consuming extra calories throughout their day.

Studies show that egg meals increase fullness and reduce food intake during later meals, compared to other meals with the same calorie content.

Eggs are known as powerhouse for weight management, as they are rich in high-quality protein, fats and some essential nutrients like vitamin and choline. Consuming high –protein food helps you to boost up your metabolism levels. Eggs are important food to boost your work out regime and also for maintaining consistency.

3. Yogurt

Yogurt is excellent dairy food and perfect for a well balanced diet plan. Yogurt is known for containing good bacteria that help to boost immunity and regulate gut function. Yogurt is packed with protein and probiotics that may help in weight loss. They also retained one-third more lean muscle mass, which can help to maintain weight loss.  Having a right ratio of protein and carbohydrates, yogurt is a good post-sweat-session snack.

A research from Appetite found that consumption of Greek Yogurt was associated with reduced appetite and increased satiety.

There is another study which shows that considering fall-fat dairy over low-fat because it is associated with a reduced risk of obesity and diabetes over time where low-fat yogurt is loaded with sugar.

4. Fruits

From doctors, healthcare professionals to nutrition experts everyone agrees that including fruits as meals is a healthy choice for a balanced diet. Swapping in fresh fruit for processed foods and other unhealthy snacks can help you to lose weight. Fruits are generally low in calorie and high in fibre, which will help you in weight loss.

The higher fruit consumption was associated with lower risk of becoming overweight or obese independent of vegetables or fibre intake-through including fruit as part of a healthy diet overall is always the best strategy, this was published in the recent study of Journal of Nutrition. Fruits are rich in natural sweet and reap the benefits of fibre and antioxidants, they are linked to a lower body weight and have low risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, and heart disease.

5. Beans

Beans are considered to be high in fibre and beneficial for weight loss. Eating beans make you feel fuller longer and help to control your hunger.

Beans are packed with plant-based proteins, minerals and vitamin B. They’re linked with various health benefits, including lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol and reducing risk of cardiovascular disease.

6. Salmon

Salmon contains high-quality protein and provides you many good fats like omega 3 fatty acid. Salmon vitamin D is found which helps in weight management.

As per a study Appetite, a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids helps people to be more satisfied when they’re measuring daily calorie intake. It is suggested to have salmon in your two weekly serving and consuming salmon will help you in weight loss and it also increases your metabolism.

7. Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables are commonly known for promoting healthy lifestyle, it contains vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Cruciferous vegetables are low in fat and have no added sugar, this leads to decrease in overall calorie intake. They also keep the energy levels high and boost the metabolism thereby facilitating better workout regimes.

Adding cruciferous vegetables in your weight management diet will help you make you feel fuller for longer hours and will keep the hunger pangs at bay.

Weight Management is one of the constant struggles all the weight watchers, fitness freaks and body conscious people struggle with. Food is one of the most important guiding factor but sometimes it is also dependent on the body type, genes and lifestyle. If you think that a diet is not complimenting your weight management journey the way it should be, feel free to connect with me for a one to one session. You can connect to me here or drop an email to consult@sonalimalik.com