Are you refusing to eat ice cream and pizza just to get a slim figure? Then you don't have to. The latest scientific research has found that these so-called high-calorie foods can actually help you lose weight. Five healthy "bad foods," as long as you pay a little attention to how you eat them, we can enjoy delicious food again.
Red Meat: As long as you choose the right meat, even burgers and meatballs can help with weight loss. Nutritionists from the Methodist Hospital in New York City believe that lean red meat is a good choice for women who want to lose weight because it is rich in protein and iron, which the body takes a longer time to digest. This means that eating lean red meat makes you feel less hungry, so you won't eat too many snacks after meals.
The best way to eat red meat is to choose ground beef with a "97% lean" or "extra lean" label, as each serving contains 5 grams less fat than regular beef. If you want to eat a steak, try to choose sirloin or T-bone steak. Generally speaking, eating a steak the size of a deck of cards is the best.
Ice Cream: A new study in Sweden found that women who ate at least one serving of full-fat dairy products a day gained less weight than those who didn't. Although researchers have not yet fully determined the connection, they believe that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in milk can help with weight loss.
Eating a little cheese, ice cream, or drinking a glass of milk every day is actually the best choice. The vitamin D they contain can also help prevent cancer. Whether you are on a diet or not, you should make dairy products a part of your diet. But don't eat too much. After all, full-fat foods do contain saturated fat. It's best to eat only two servings a day. If you want to eat more, choose low-fat options.
Eggs: A study by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana found that overweight women who ate an egg-based breakfast lost twice as much weight as those who ate bagels. The study suggests that the protein in eggs increases satiety and reduces hunger, so eating eggs for breakfast can effectively reduce the number of calories a person consumes in a day.
The best time to eat eggs is in the morning. It's also good to have a boiled egg for lunch, or you can make an omelet or vegetable frittata with two or three egg whites and one yolk. If you are eating eggs in a restaurant, be especially careful. Even a fried egg white can be high in oil and calories, so when ordering, it's best to ask the waiter to use less oil or no oil.
Pizza: Although pizza is high in calories, you can avoid high calories by ordering a variety rich in fiber before eating, such as a whole-wheat pizza with vegetable toppings. Nutritionists believe that, like protein, fiber is not easily digested by the body quickly, thus helping to maintain a longer feeling of fullness. If you stick to pizza that only contains vegetables and lean meat, you can effectively avoid consuming too many calories.
If you are dining out, try to choose thinner pizzas, as they contain fewer calories and fat. Be careful not to eat pizza topped with sausage or pepperoni, and don't add too much cheese, as these are all high in fat and calories.
Bacon: Unlike regular bacon, Canadian bacon is usually made from pork loin, which is the leanest and healthiest part of the pig. It contains one-third less fat than regular bacon. A new study from Purdue University also found that women who ate more lean pork and protein-rich foods were more likely to achieve a slimmer figure during weight loss than those who ate almost none. In addition, even while on a diet, these women felt happier and more satisfied.
The best way to enjoy Canadian bacon is to only eat a little at any time. Add it to scrambled eggs, or make a sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes, and whole-wheat bread, plus low-fat mayonnaise, for a delicious and healthy meal. Some restaurants pan-fry Canadian bacon, which greatly increases its calories, so be sure to tell the waiter not to use oil or to heat it in the oven before ordering.