When it comes to losing weight we need all the tricks and hacks we can get.
I have found that there are certain diet foods that are appealing, tasty, nutritious, AND for various reasons, they can help make the weight loss process easier.
If you buy frozen and use in smoothies there are easy to store
Provides color and fun to the diet
Quinoa: Wait, don’t judge…
Low in calories
Great substitute for “inferior” grains like white rice or bread
Adds texture and fun to food
Provides variety
Easy to store and stock up on
*Pro-tip: Cook up some onions with a little broth until they are soft and almost caramelized. Then add the quinoa and cook in broth or water and some sea salt. This will make for some pretty delicious quinoa!
Wild Rice: Give it a try
Low in calories
Great substitute for “inferior” grains like white rice or bread
Adds texture and fun to food
Provides variety
Easy to store and stock up on
Surprisingly tasty
Parmesan Cheese: Yes, cheese!
Lower in calories than most cheese
Richer in protein than most cheese
Rich in “umami”, the 5th taste that is harder to find in food and is oh, so delicious!