TV doctor shares 5 foods to shed belly fat and alternative for busy days
We all know the importance of keeping our bodies healthy, but keeping on track and avoiding bad food temptations can be hard.
With so many diet and weight loss tips swirling online it can be hard to know what advice is best, but trusty diet expert doctor Michael Mosley, author of bestselling books including The Clever Guts Diet, The Fast Diet, Fast Exercise and The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet, has the ultimate tips for helping you keep on track. The TV doctor has shared the five food groups you should be incorporating into your everyday life if you want to shed some weight and "make a real difference".
Dr Mosley, who also founded the Fast 800 diet, said that simple switches to your diet can make a significant difference to your weight loss and health goals. The doctor and dad-of-four said you don't need to cut out dairy and claims full-fat milk could be better for your body than the skimmed alternatives.
Switch to lean protein and non-starchy vegetables
The 66-year-old BBC star recommends swapping fatty meats for lean ones like chicken and fish. He also suggests piling your plate with healthy veggies over potatoes. He advises anyone wanting to loose weight should switch to "lean protein" - fish, turkey, chicken breast, and tofu; they low in saturated fats and high in Vitamin B12.
Michael explained: "A diet that is high in lean proteins has many health benefits: it reduces hunger, lowers blood pressure, assists with weight management, improves muscle mass and strength, and lowers the risk of osteoporosis as lean protein is great for bone health."
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Dr Mosley also praised nuts such as almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, and pistachios as being some of the "top healthy foods" for weight loss, as they are high in "good fats" as well as protein, fibre, and Vitamin E. Nuts also help to lower cholesterol and are great for heart health. While you might think using oil is a no-go if you're dieting, the expert claimed that incorporating olive oil into your diet can actually be a good thing; it can help lower your blood pressure.
He highlighted the five food groups in a post on his Fast 800 website, where he said that "non-starchy vegetables" such as broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, and cucumbers were a healthier option than things like potatoes.
Michael added: "They contain a host of vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients like phytochemicals that help to aid digestion, lower cholesterol, and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. With such brilliant health benefits, there's no need to count the (very minimal) calories when adding to your plate – which we encourage with every meal!"
Stop buying low-fat dairy
Dr Mosley's has also told people to stop buying low-fat dairy options; he said buying the full-fat product could actually be better for you. Michael said: "It may come as a surprise to those who were told to choose the low-fat option to be healthier, but full-fat dairy like Greek yoghurt or full-fat milk is arguably the healthier option."
He continued: "It contains more essential fatty acids like omega-3, high levels of protein, Vitamin B-12, and iodine, all of which have been recognised to slow cognitive decline, reduce anxiety and depression, control energy levels and improve metabolic rate."
If your days are far too busy to be spending time in the kitchen cooking up healthy meals, Dr Mosley suggests his Fast 800 shakes, which operate as meal replacements. He said: "While these are our top five healthy foods for weight loss, we know that in a busy lifestyle, it's not always possible to cook, prepare meals in advance, or even source them while at work or on days out.
"For this reason, The Fast 800 Shakes offer convenient nutrition with no artificial ingredients or added sugar. Packed with fibre, protein, healthy fats and 26 vitamins and minerals, The Fast 800 Shakes complement a Mediterranean diet and are especially great for fasting days."
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