Tuesday, May 11, 2010

5 more foods you should never be without

Canned salmon
With tonnes of protein and convenient packaging, salmon should be a staple in any diet. Salmon is a better source of calcium, omega 3’s and vitamin D than tuna. As well, research shows that the healthy fats in salmon shrink your belly by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing fat storage while ramping up the metabolism of fat cells. Eat salmon in sandwiches and mixed into salads.
4 oz pink salmon: 152 calories, 24 g protein, 0 g carbs, 4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g fiber

Red bell pepper
In comparison to other veggies red bell peppers pack a tonne of vitamin C. Besides acting as an antioxidant vitamin c helps produce carnitine a compound required for fat oxidation. Bell peppers also contain lycopene, an antioxidant that protects against prostate cancer. Enjoy red peppers raw or roasted both have the same nutritional value
1 cup: 46 calories, 1 g protein, 9 g carbs, 0 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 3 g fiber

Greek yogurt
This stuff has a wealth of gut friendly probiotic bacteria and calcium, which helps burn fat with almost twice as much protein as regular yogurt. Plain is best as others may hide a lot of sugar but add fruits to add some flavour!
8 oz. 2%: 150 calories, 20 g protein, 6 g carbs, 4 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 0 g
fiber

Broccoli
This nutritional powerhouse boasts fiber, folate and vitamin C in large amounts; Broccoli also has the antioxidant sulforaphane which helps fight cancer. Broccoli has also been known to reduce excess estrogen levels in the body and in turn prevent fat storage.
1 cup: 31 calories, 3 g protein, 6 g carbs, 0 g sat fat, 2 g fiber

Quinoa
This whole grain power food cooks fast and has lots of protein along with fiber iron and magnesium. The magnesium helps to maintain weight by controlling blood sugar levels.
1 cup; 222 calories, 8 g protein, 39 g carbs, 4 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 5 g fiber

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