By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN

Do you think you need to diet in order to lose weight and feel great? If you do, you’re wrong. Diets don’t work. They leave you feeling hungry and deprived and vulnerable to overeating. If you really want to lose weight and keep it off, you simply need to follow a healthy weight loss plan that allows you to consume a balanced and complete diet. Be sure your weight loss plan allows you to consume enough food and calories to give you the nutrients you need and keep your metabolism revved up throughout the day. Here’s what you should be aiming for when selecting foods each day:

Organic Whole grains: Whole grains help to lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Whole grains also give you the fiber you need to keep your digestive system operating smoothly. The goal is to eat three or more servings of whole grains a day. Good choices include organic: whole wheat, brown rice, or other unprocessed grains such as oatmeal.

Organic Fruits and Vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are full of the vitamins, minerals and fiber that you need each day. They should make up a large portion of a healthy weight loss plan. Choose from a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables to be sure that you get the most nutrition. Yellow-orange veggies, like carrots, have beta-carotene that is good for the skin and eyes. Cooked tomatoes are loaded with lycopene, a cancer-fighting antioxidant. Dark green vegetables are filled with vitamins, minerals and healthy phytochemicals.

Lean Protein Sources: Lean sources of protein such as skinless poultry, egg whites, fish, legumes, and nuts have less saturated fat than protein sources such as pork or red meat. And while you do need protein for energy and growth, you only need about six or seven ounces per day as part of your healthy weight loss plan. This amounts to about two servings of protein, each equivalent in size to the palm of your hand. Make sure the protein sources are organic and range fed without the use of antibiotics or hormones.

Healthy Weight Loss Plan Tips:

Here are a few more great tips to incorporate into your healthy weight loss plan.

1. Plan Ahead: Make a grocery list before you head to the store so that you can be sure to stock your refrigerator with lots of fresh organic foods. And if you take your lunch to work, pack it up the night before so that you won’t be rushed into choosing unhealthy selections.
2. Shop Smarter: When you are grocery shopping, make healthier food selections like fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals, legumes, low-fat or nonfat dairy products, low fat meats, fish and skinless poultry. Stay away from foods that are high in fat and calories or foods that are high in sugars such as pastries, candy bars, pies and candy.
3. Keep It Simple: Don’t get too caught up on the specifics or your diet. Start by making sure your diet includes a variety of fruits and vegetables. Aim for a total of five vegetable and fruit servings every single day.
4. Slow Down: Make every effort to eat your foods slower so that you can get more enjoyment out of each meal. You’ll also consume fewer calories if you eat slowly and give your stomach a chance to signal your brain when it is full.
5. Go Easy On Yourself: Losing weight can be difficult, so why not go easy on yourself and use a weight loss supplement that can help you achieve your goals? Slimirex™, for instance is an excellent addition to any comprehensive healthy weight loss plan.

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About the Author

Dr. Edward F. Group III continues to develop, sell and evaluate exclusively high-end natural and organic healthcare products to support a wide range of health conditions. The products we promote are free of toxic tag-along herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, heavy metals, fumigants, irradiation, liver-toxic glues, binders, or gelatin capsules with animal-source risk and toxic preservatives.