9 Foods To Help You Lose Weight – Cleveland Clinic

9 Foods To Help You Lose Weight – Cleveland Clinic

  What if you concentrated on eating more foods that are good for you rather than  trying desperately to  completely avoid the bad  ones? Can you actually eat more  and still lose weight?

  Yes, it's possible says  registered dietitian  Julia Zumpano, RD, LD. She walks us through what  foods to eat and gives us  tips on  how to add healthy foods to our lives.

  "However, if you focus on  adding more nutritious  foods to your meals, as  opposed to restricting  foods, you'll be more likely  to lose weight and keep it  off," advises Zumpano.

  Foods you should  incorporate in your weight  loss plan.

  Eat these foods to lose  weight and to improve your health in general.

  "Vegetables are  considered a free food,  meaning you can eat  unlimited amounts and still  lose weight."

  Research shows that eating whole grains can help with  weight loss.

  Research indicates that  eating nuts can help  promote weight loss.

  Not only does eating it help you feel fuller for longer, but research shows that  avocado also helps our body absorb important vitamins  like vitamins A, D, E and K.  "Avocado can be used to  replace unhealthy fats like  cheese on a salad,  mayonnaise or even butter on toast,"  says Zumpano.

  Milk does the body good,  right? The calcium found in milk  not only helps build  strong bones and teeth, but according to research,  calcium can also help with  weight loss.

  In addition to milk consider  eating other calcium-rich  foods like low-fat yogurt  and cottage cheese.

  "But if you want to lose  weight and keep it off, aim to eat healthy foods at least  75% to 80% of the time.  Allowing yourself to indulge every once in a while can  help reduce cravings and  increase compliance. Just  do it mindfully , enjoy every  bite, savor the moment and the food. Let go of any guilt or regret associated with eating."