| To lose weight effectively you need fiber-rich fruits | | | | You can have couscous ready in as little as 10 |
| and veggies, lean proteins, and high-fiber starches in | | | | minutes, so it's simple to fix while you're baking chicken |
| your diet. | | | | breasts. |
| Fruits and vegetables are all over the place. Bananas, | | | | 2. Barley. |
| apples, pineapples, spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower are | | | | Barley is available in both quick- and slow-cooking |
| all great choices. | | | | varieties. I recommend the slow-cooking, but the fast |
| Lean proteins are easy. Cold water fish, lean beef, | | | | method is a good option for those busy weeks. |
| chicken, turkey, and whey protein powders are all | | | | It can be eaten on its own, or used in soups and |
| easy to find. | | | | stews, the same way you'd use couscous. |
| But when it's time to find healthy starchy carbs, many | | | | 3. Quinoa. |
| clients choose to eat brown rice over and over again. | | | | Quinoa (pronounced "Keen-Wah") has protein, iron, B |
| That's a recipe for boredom. | | | | vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium. |
| And getting bored with your diet is a sure-fire way to | | | | This grain contains no gluten, so it's great for people |
| sabotage your fat loss efforts. | | | | who have wheat allergies and the accompanying |
| Here are a few simple ideas that will take you beyond | | | | gastrointestinal problems. |
| brown rice and add some great variety to your weight | | | | Quinoa has a slightly nutty taste, and a great texture. |
| loss nutrition plan. | | | | One of my favorite dishes is to make a bed of quinoa, |
| (The key word in the above paragraph is "variety." | | | | then a layer of spinach, and top with a chopped |
| One of the keys to losing weight effectively is a varied | | | | chicken breast and a spicy seasoning. |
| and stimulating diet.) | | | | There we have it. 3 great new foods that will help you |
| Try these fibrous starches on for size: | | | | lose weight dramatically. |
| 1. Couscous. | | | | Now get out there and find ways to add tasty variety |
| Couscous is an easy-to-make side dish that can be | | | | to your diet! |
| added to vegetables or used in soups and stews. | | | | |