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5 Bad Foods that Are Good for Weight Loss

By Bob on January 21, 2015 4:21 AM

Now that the holidays are behind us, many of us have more behind us than we did Dec. 1. Can I get an AMEN? OK, so what can we do to drop a few pounds, eat healthy and STILL enjoy what we're eating?

You may be surprised to learn that some of the foods you think are "Bad" (steak) are actually good for you. Best of all, they can even help you lose some of that holiday baggage. 

5 Bad Foods that Are Good for Weight Loss

1. Eggs

The latest research suggests an egg a day is OK for most adults -- and when you eat that egg for breakfast, you'll increase your your odds of losing weight. Why? Eggs are packed with protein, which keeps your stomach full, so you eat less during the rest of the day.

2. Steak

I know, I know, steak is bad for you. Or is it? A lean cut of beef has barely more saturated fat than a similar-sized skinless chicken breast. Like eggs, steak is loaded with protein and can keep you feeling full longer. Choose tenderloin, sirloin, or other extra-lean cuts -- and keep the portion size to the size of your palm.

3. Pasta

Why cut out pasta while you're dieting? Instead, switch to whole grain and keep your portions small. People who eat several servings of whole-grain foods per day are more likely to slim down and maintain healthy weights. One study also suggests that eating whole grains can also help burn belly fat.

 

4. Nuts

Nuts are high in fat - the GOOD kind. They're also rich in nutrients, protein, and fiber, which can help stabilize blood sugar.

5. Cheese

The first things dieters tend to cut out are calcium-rich dairy foods, but research suggests this is a mistake. One theory is that the body burns more fat when it gets enough calcium. Eating low-fat cheese, yogurt, and milk may help with weight loss. Note: Calcium supplements don't seem to yield the same benefits, so no shortcuts allowed. 

Why Weight? is a column on diet, nutrition and making better choices so you can live a longer healthier life. The authors are not doctors and nothing here should be taken as medical advice. Always consult your physician before making any changes in diet, exercise, nutrition or cell phone provider (Let's face it doctors are just really, really smart, they know a lot about a lot of stuff). Our goal is simple: We want all Baby Boomers to live long enough to get back the money they've paid into Social Security. Remember, your children's inheritance isn't going to spend itself. It's up to you.

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