How Eating Whole Foods Helps You Lose Weight & Maintain Nutrition

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How Eating Whole Foods Helps You Lose Weight
Maintain Nutrition
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What are whole foods?

• It is not a coincidence that a rise in obesity
  happened around the time processed and junk food
  became popular. Processed food can seem
  convenient in a busy grab-and-go lifestyle but is
  certainly not recommended for obvious health
  reasons. Real whole foods are those that are
  closest to their natural state brimming with
  nutrients. These are rich in antioxidants,
  vitamins, minerals and are unprocessed. Consider
  some whole foods like
• Apple
• Banana
• Flax seeds
• Walnuts
• Raspberries
• Pumpkin
• Brown Rice
• Whole wheat
• Eggs

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Here are our top reasons how eating a whole food
diet will help you lose weight

• Real Foods are nutritious
• Whole foods are packed with nutrients that are
  easily absorbed by the body. Conversely,
  processed food has little or no nutrients. Eating
  processed food also contributes to weight gain
  which is extremely unhealthy. A diet of processed
  foods that dont provide enough iron could affect
  your ability to exercise. This also limits your
  ability to burn more calories. For example, a
  bowl of Del Monte whole wheat pasta in fresh
  tomato sauce with mushrooms and basil is more
  nutritious than regular pasta in alfredo
  sauce. Dieticians recommend whole wheat pasta to
  add to the diet to enable you to lose weight. Del
  Monte offers an appetizing range of whole wheat
  pasta and olive oil that are a super food for a
  whole-food-based diet. 

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High in protein

• Protein is a crucial nutrient that helps body
  retain the energy and also helps in weight loss.
  It helps to increase your metabolism, reduces
  hunger, and stimulates hormones that helps
  regulate weight. Whole sources of protein are
  typically higher in protein and lower in calories
  which makes it even better for weight loss.
  Protein is an essential nutrient for muscle and
  tissue repair, especially after an intensive
  workout. Food processing can make several amino
  acids harder to digest and less available to the
  body. Whole food sources of protein are legumes,
  eggs, beans, nuts, and seeds.

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Foods without Refined Sugar

• The natural sugar found in fresh fruits is
  fructose and different from refined sugar. Fruits
  and vegetables contain natural sugar along with
  other nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and
  essential minerals for a balanced diet. Processed
  food contains a high amount of refined sugar. The
  two popular types of added sugar are corn-syrup
  and table sugar. Use natural sweeteners like
  maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar which have a
  low glycemic index that is better for weight
  loss. Foods higher in refined sugar have more
  calories and dont benefit health. Ice-cream,
  cake, cookies, candy are loaded with refined
  sugar and should be avoided if weight loss is
  your goal.

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High in Fiber

• Soluble fiber aids in better digestive health and
  promotes weight loss. Fiber-rich food helps to
  keep you feel fuller. Scientific studies have
  proven that the intake of fiber increases the
  production of hormones involved in managing
  hunger. Whole food has more soluble fiber as
  compared to processed food. Some great sources of
  soluble fiber are flax seeds, beans, sweet
  potatoes, oranges, drumsticks, chia seeds, rolled
  oats, etc. For better weight loss goals, consider
  having a breakfast rich in fiber. All whole food
  grains like whole wheat, oats, quinoa, buckwheat,
  brown rice are great sources of fiber.