When we decide to lose fat and take control of our bodies, we begin to think about the best foods for fat loss. And with all of the confusion and myths out there - it's not always as easy as one may think.
In this article I'm going to talk about 2 things.
1. The Nutrient categories
2. The best foods for fat loss within those nutrient groups.
When you start to construct your fat burning meals and plans, you must understand the 3 nutrient groups intimately.
You see, everything you eat belongs to one of these groups. Weight gain happens because people eat the wrong foods, in the wrong proportions and at the wrong time.
Obviously, the 3 nutrient groups are proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
Whenever you eat something, you should be aware of what it is mainly composed of. For example when you eat a bag of potato chips, you just ate predominantly carbs and fat. When you eat eggs, it's mostly protein and fat. When you eat bagels, it's mostly carbs...
This is the first thing to think about, but most people know that. What is more important is how you combine foods to create a solid macro-nutrient profile.
Depending on your goals, you will want to combine foods differently. I'll give you one strategy I've used to help many people lose fat...
Lunchtime and earlier - include a protein source + complex carbohydrate source and optionally a health fat source.
Any meal after lunchtime - include a protein source + a fibrous carb and some healthy fats.
OK, let's get to the food sources. You should know that although I put a food into one food group, it could actually belong to more than one. For example fish contains high amounts of protein and fat, but it is generally considered a protein source. Also, these are just a small taste of the foods I recommend. On that note, here are my favorite sources:
Proteins: fish, free range chicken, free range eggs, quinoa, nuts, whey protein, turkey, and grass fed source cheese
Carbs: sprouted grain bread, rye, oats, quinoa, all fruits and veggies, brown rice, Basmati rice and many more.
Fats: almonds, walnuts, avocado, extra virgin olive oil, fish, lean grass fed meats, grass fed source butter (not a typo!) and many more.
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Sage Thompson is a fat loss coach and fitness enthusiast. She regularly contributes to the health and fitness community with her articles, newsletters and blogs.
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