FOOD

Pastries

One of the most important steps in losing weight and also in your pursuit of healthy lifestyle is to REPLACE WHITE FLOUR WITH WHOLE GRAIN FLOUR. It contains much more fiber, which not only satisfies us for longer periods of time but also has a positive effect on the intestines and digestion.

Meat

If you are trying to lose weight, you should give lean meat a chance – chicken, turkey and rabbit meat – these should make up the majority of your meat dishes.

By far the best type of meat for weight loss is fish meat. It contains many healthy omega fatty acids, vitamins and other beneficial trace elements.

Steer clear of fatty meat, such as pork, beef or duck.

The same goes for HAM! The best choice is turkey or chicken ham.

Vegetables

Healthy and effective weight loss is not possible without vegetables. You should pay close attention to what types of vegetables you eat.

There are two types of vegetables – starchy and non-starchy.

Starchy vegetables contain carbohydrates (that also means calories) – potatoes, corn, peas. Therefore, if you want to lose weight, opt for starch vegetables (everything in moderation).

Non-starchy vegetables. This includes almost all other vegetables – tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, cauliflower, lettuce, onions,… Non-starchy vegetables have minimum calories, so you can eat as much as you want without worrying about weight gain.

Fruits

Fruits are indispensable for weight loss and a healthy lifestyle in general. However, there are crucial differences between various types of fruit. You should prefer less caloric fruits when losing weight, especially apples, pears, strawberries, grapefruit, raspberries, peaches, oranges, cherries, blueberries, etc.

Dried fruit is a no-no when losing weight. Eat fresh fruit instead!

Eggs

Eggs are a go-to foods for weight loss. They are high in protein, contain healthy fats and satiate you with very few calories.

Flour

As with pastries, it is good to replace white flour with whole wheat flour.

Milk products

Milk and dairy products are good for our body, no doubt. You just have to choose the right type of dairy. If you are not sure, go for low-fat or semi-fat milk if you can.

For cheeses, go with those with up to 30% fat (ideally cottage, camembert, edam, mozzarella light). Tofu cheese is also an excellent choice for its great nutritional value.

For yoghurts, the best choice is white, unsweetened yoghurt. Get crazy with fruit and honey – the best breakfast there is.

Let’s focus here on BUTTER, shall we? Although it contains a lot of calories and saturated fats, it is rich in vitamins. Unlike margarines, it is a very healthy food. However, if you want to lose weight, you should limit its consumption. On bread, replace it with cottage cheese or another less caloric product.

Side dishes

The least healthy and at the same time the most caloric side dishes are those you prepare with oil (french fries, roasted potatoes). You better forget about these and choose more suitable variants, such as:

Vegetables – a great side dish and the most suitable choice when losing weight

Potatoes – best cooked in their skins, sweet potatoes are ideal when losing weight

Rice – instead of the classic white, choose natural or basmati or various vegetable substitutes

Pasta – wholegrain

Wholemeal bread – e.g. wholemeal baguette instead of dumplings

Healthy cereals easy to prepare – bulgur, quinoa

Wholegrain tortilla – when losing weight, pay attention to the amount due to its higher energy value

Oil

Healthy oils are good for your figure and, what’s more, they are great for your health. The healthiest types of oils native in our country are mainly rapeseed and flaxseed. Various types of virgin olive oils, such as olive oil, are best for salads.