In a recent article published in the Daily Express, Dr Michael Mosley has shared tips for those looking to shed a few pounds. He speaks about the benefits of eating the right carbohydrates and high protein foods for weight loss. His advice to losing weight is, try to eat healthy foods.
Replace processed foods with whole foods
Dr Mosley explains that natural options can give good benefits. “Swap white pasta and white rice with lentils, beans, quinoa, wildrice, and buckwheat. The complex carbohydrates contain more fibre which supports the growth of friendly bacteria in your gut. Try to avoid eating potatoes, and always choose multigrain or rye bread over white.” He is quoted in the article as saying. “Be careful when buying brown bread, as often the bread is just dyed brown and actually has more sugar than white bread.”
Consume foods high in protein
This will help keep you full and also boost metabolism. “This means regularly eating foods such as oily fish, seafood, chicken, red meat, eggs, tofu, beans, pulses, dairy and nuts. These foods have been shown to curb carbohydrate cravings and will help you to feel fuller for longer. Eating enough protein is important. You should also try to restrict your intake of processed meats such as sausages, bacon and salami.”
Reduce sugar intake
Consuming processed treats or food high in sugar can cause serious health problems. Dr Mosley warned Britons to “watch out” for hidden sugars as some foods contain more than expected. He says, “This includes completely cutting back on cakes, sweets, biscuits, crisps, fruit juices and soft drinks. These foods rapidly turn into sugar in your blood causing sugar spikes and weight gain. They are like the tip of the iceberg. You also need to watch out for hidden sugars, which lurk below the surface and sabotage weight loss.”
Also, a good diet works best paired with regular exercise. So, there you have it! Diet tips from the horse's mouth. Cut down on sugar, and consume healthy carbs. It's as simple as that!
