Some of the foods sold with labels like “low fat, sugar free, fat free, healthy and diet friendly” may be misleading to those who have committed to strictly following a medical weight loss plan. This article will give you some solid advice on what whole foods are medical weight loss friendly and not just labelled that way by their packaging. Again, and as always, please note that all medical weight loss friendly food are only diet friendly when enjoyed in moderation.
Medical Weight Loss Friendly Foods
Leafy Greens
Leafy greens like spinach, swiss chard, and the famous weight loss beacon that is kale, are all medical weight loss friendly foods. They have earned their prestigious number one spot on this list due to the fact that they are very low in calories while containing boatloads of fibre. Including leafy greens in your medical weight loss meals is a great way to bulk them up to satiate you better without tipping the scales.
Eggs
Now, I know what you are thinking: “they must mean egg whites”. Eggs used to get bad press within the weight loss world a few years ago due to the fact that they contain cholesterol. However, the fact that eggs contain cholesterol does not necessarily mean they will raise cholesterol in the majority of people. Only hypercholesterolemia individuals or those of the ApoE4 gene variant will react adversely to consuming whole eggs on a daily basis.
Whole eggs are one of the greatest medical weight loss foods because they are:
- Jam-packed with protein
- Affordable
- Satiating
- Nutrient dense (especially in the yolk)
Tuna
This is another great medical weight loss food because it is low fat (tinned in water, not oil), high protein, affordable and incredibly versatile. This should be especially high on your list if the medical weight loss diet you are interested in requires you to boost your protein intake.
Chili Peppers
This is not only a fantastic ingredient that allows you to add much needed kick and packs of flavour without adding calories but it can actually help you lose weight. The antioxidant called capsaicin can help you to achieve and maintain a healthy weight while also helping you to feel full for longer and discourage overeating.
Water
Ok, fine, it’s not food, but if you begin to make water a part of your everyday life you will not only see what all medical weight loss blogs in South Africa are on about but you’ll feel better too! Keep this in mind when you’re shopping for groceries because foods that contain lots of water are hydrating and nourishing. Foods that are hydrating and nourishing are high up on the list of medical weight loss friendly foods, like cucumbers, celery, lettuce and cabbage.
Grapefruit
The final medical weight loss hero ingredient on our list is the super fruit that we know as the humble grapefruit. Not only is the amazing grapefruit also hydrating and delicious while still being low in calories, grapefruit can actually actively help you to lose weight.
Now that you see how easy and affordable it is to stock your cupboards with foods made to help you lose weight what excuse is left? You could always Google “medical weight loss clinics near me” to go about medical weight loss with a doctor in your corner to advise and help you along the way. Know that we will be here cheering you on to victory through your weight loss journey.
Grab some water and get a move on!
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