When it comes to fat loss everyone seems so fixated with energy density. Whilst I think it’s important to bear in mind the energy density of food, it’s more important to look at the nutrient density.
Check out these nutrient dense foods for SERIOUS fat loss…
Eggs (I mean whole eggs, not just the whites!) – Loaded with vitamins, eggs are one of nature’s most perfect foods. Plentiful, inexpensive and easy to prepare, eggs are a fantastic source of protein.
Rich in calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, thiamin, folate, B6 and B12 and that’s just the yolk! Choose your egg from a free-range organic source and boil or poach for the best results.
Nuts - Almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, macadamia… I’m not fussy. Time and time again nuts are proving to be a health food that you cannot do without! With abundance in unsaturated fats (the healthiest type!) studies suggest that those that eat a small handful of nuts everyday have the lowest body mass index.
Sure, nuts are high in calories, but you don’t have to eat a large quantity. Just a small handful and the fat loss will be out of this world!
Berries – loaded with antioxidants (cancer fighting nutrients) berries contain (amongst other things) calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin K. Rich in fibre, one cup of berries can provide up to 10% of your daily requirement of fibre. This is important as it can balance your blood sugar, which ultimately leads to fat loss!
When choosing berries beware as they are high on the Environmental Working Groups list of most consistently contaminated foods (with pesticides and other chemical). Therefore, regardless of raspberry, strawberry, blueberry or goji berry choose an organic source.
There you have it. Include these foods in your day-to-day diet and watch the fat fall off!
