Tips On Diets For Quick Weight Loss

Foods Which Promote Weight Loss

Some researchers have indicated that eating soy aids in the reduction of weight by enhancing fat removal from the body.

Include tofu, soy milk, and soy beans in your diet. Soy products which are manufactured to serve as meat substitutes do not offer the same benefits; however, they often are much lower in calories than the burgers or chicken that they are designed to be used as substitutes for.

Caffeine from coffee or tea helps to speed up your metabolism, so that you burn calories faster. Do not overdo it, but these beverages can be a part of a weight loss plan.

If you want to lose weight fast due to fluid retention, such as secondary to PMS, eat some dandelion greens. Dandelion greens are low in calories and packed with nutrients. They act as a diuretic, removing excess water from the body.

Keep soups packed with low calorie vegetables and lots of broth handy. They are nutritious and filling.

Speaking of water, be sure that you drink plenty of it. You should drink an equivalent amount in ounces equal to half of your weight in pounds each day. For example, if you weigh two hundred pounds, you should drink one hundred ounces of water each day. Water helps the body to detoxify, plus it makes you feel full.

Avoid alcohol. Alcohol contains empty calories in the form of simple carbohydrates.

Some people find rapid weight loss success by juicing vegetables and fruits for a few days. If using fruits, pay attention to their caloric values. Juicing is a great way to detoxify and jump start rapid weight loss.

Many options are available if you want to lose weight quickly. By choosing a healthy diet, you are more likely to stick with it and enjoy lasting weight loss.

Author

This article was written for Insights-on-Health.com in Nov 2013 by Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG. Patricia has been a Registered Nurse for almost forty years in a wide variety of settings. As a Registered Nurse, she realized that conventional healthcare was not meeting the needs of all patients. She became an herbalist and obtained a PhD in Natural Health. Patricia is a professional member of the American Herbalist’s Guild, passing the stringent peer reviewed process to become a Registered Herbalist.

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