Finding Potent foodIt would be unrealistic to think you could successfully lose weight and enjoy what you're eating with a mere handful of foods, no matter how delicious, nutritious and satisfying they may be. So we're going to add an extra roster of fat-fighting f[...]Berries- (Found September 17, 2008 ) This is the perfect weight-loss food. Berries have natural fructose sugar that satisfies your longing for sweets and enough fiber so you absorb fewer calories that you eat. British researchers found that the high content of insoluble fiber in fruits, vegetables and whole grains reduces the absorption of calories from foods enough to promote width loss without hampering nutrition.Berries are a great source of potassium that can assist you in blood pressure control. Blackberries have 74...http://potentfood.knowledgeshare.info/berries.html Fish- September 17, 2008 The health benefits of fish are greater than experts imagined - and they've always considered it a health food.The calorie count in the average four-ounce serving of a deepsea fish runs from a low of 90 calories in abalone to a high of 236 in herring. Water-packed tuna, for example, has 154 calories. It's hard to gain weight eating seafood.As far back as 1985, articles in the New England Journal of Medicine showed a clear link between eating fish regularly and lower rates of heart...http://potentfood.knowledgeshare.info/fish.html Leeks- September 17, 2008 These members of the onion family look like giant scallions, and are every bit as healthful and flavorful as their better-known cousins. They come as close to calorie-free as it gets at a mere 32 calories per cooked cup.You can poach or broil halved leeks and then marinate them in vinaigrette or season with Romano cheese, fine mustard or herbs. They also make a good soup.http://potentfood.knowledgeshare.info/leeks.html Kiwi- September 17, 2008 This New Zealand native is a sweet treat at only 46 calories per fruit. Chinese public health officials praise the tasty fruit for its high vitamin C content and potassium. It stores easily in the refrigerator for up to a month. Most people like it peeled, but the fuzzy skin is also ediblehttp://potentfood.knowledgeshare.info/kiwi.html Tomatoes- September 17, 2008 A medium tomato (2.5" diameter) has only about 25 calories. These garden delights are low in fat and sodium, high in potassium and rich in fiber.A survey at Harvard Medical School found that the chances of dying of cancer are lowest among people who eat tomatoes (or strawberries) every week.And don't overlook canned crushed, peeled, whole or stewed tomatoes. They make sauces, casseroles and soups taste great while retaining their nutritional goodness and low-calorie status. Even plain...http://potentfood.knowledgeshare.info/tomatoes.html Turkey- September 17, 2008 Give thanks to those pilgrims for starting the wonderful tradition of Thanksgiving turkey. It just so happens that this health food disguised as meat is good year-round for weight control. A four-ounce serving of roasted white meat turkey has 177 calories and dark meat has 211.Sadly, many folks are still unaware of the versatility and flavor of ground turkey. Anything hamburger can do, ground turkey can do at least as well, from conventional burgers to spaghetti sauce to meat loaf.Some...http://potentfood.knowledgeshare.info/turkey.html Sweet potato- September 17, 2008 You can make a meal out of them and not worry about gaining a pound - and you sure won't walk away from the table feeling hungry. Each sweet potato has about 103 calories. Their creamy orange flesh is one of the best sources of vitamin A you can consume.You can bake, steam or microwave them. Or add them to casseroles, soups and many other dishes. Flavor with lemon juice or vegetable broth instead of butterhttp://potentfood.knowledgeshare.info/sweet-potato.html Yoghurt- September 17, 2008 The non-fat variety of plain yogurt has 120 calories per cup and low-fat, 144. It delivers a lot of protein and , like any dairy food, is rich in calcium and contains zinc and riboflavin. Yogurt is handy as a breakfast food - cut a banana into it and add the cereal of your choice.You can find ways to use it in other types of cooking, to - sauces, soups, dips, toppings, stuffings and spreads. Many kitchen gadget departments even sell a simple funnel for making yogurt cheese.Yogurt can...http://potentfood.knowledgeshare.info/yoghurt.html Oats- September 17, 2008 A cup of oatmeal or oat bran has only 110 calories. And oats help you lose weight. Subjects in Dr. James Anderson's landmark 12-year study at the University of Kentucky lost three pounds in two months simply by adding 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of oat bran to their daily food intake and nothing else. Just don't expect oats alone to perform miracles - you have to eat a balanced diet for total health.http://potentfood.knowledgeshare.info/oats.html Pasta- September 17, 2008 The Italians had it right all along. A cup of cooked paste (without a heavy sauce) has only 155 calories and fits the description of a perfect starch-centered staple. Analysis at the American Institute of Baking shows pasta is rich in six minerals, including manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium and zinc. Also be sure to consider whole wheat pastas, which are even healthier.http://potentfood.knowledgeshare.info/pasta.html |