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Thursday, December 10, 2009

5 foods you should be eating for your best body--inside and out

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    • 1. Green beans
    • 2. Salmon
    • 3. Blueberries
    • 4. Watermelon
    • 5. Tomatoes
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1. Green beans

Filling up on green beans, and other high-fiber foods, can help you prevent weight gain or even promote weight loss—without dieting—suggests new research in The Journal of Nutrition. Researchers found that women who increased their fiber intake generally lost weight while women who decreased the fiber in their diets gained. The scientists boiled the findings into a single weight-loss formula: boosting fiber by 8 grams for every 1,000 calories consumed resulted in losing about 4 1/2 pounds over the course of the study. Try it for yourself. If you’re consuming 2,000 calories per day, aim to increase your fiber by 16 grams. Raspberries, chickpeas and strawberries can also help you get your fill. Shed pounds by adding more fiber to your diet with these delicious fiber-packed recipes »

A few weeks ago I blogged about how to add exercise to your day in unexpected ways to stay in tip-top shape. Well, that’s only one-half of the equation. “Calories in”—or what you eat—is equally important. Keep your body looking its best—inside and out—with these five foods.


By Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D.

Brierley’s interest in nutrition and food come together in her position as an associate editor at EatingWell. Brierley holds a master’s degree in Nutrition Communication from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. A Registered Dietitian, she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Vermont.



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Comments 1-6 of 6
  • Seng's Avatar
    Posted by Seng Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:17pm PDT

    That's good, thanks for a nice topic!!

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  • sweetlou2277's Avatar
    Posted by sweetlou2277 Tue Aug 4, 2009 5:55am PDT

    I Love all of them. Thanks

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  • Lindatheresia's Avatar
    Posted by Lindatheresia Sun Aug 9, 2009 9:19am PDT

    I already fall in love with tomatoes since i found it helps me to reduce some of stress attacks.

    Thanks A bunch!

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  • LELAH's Avatar
    Posted by LELAH Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:36pm PDT

    GREAT INFORMATION! fIBER IS FANTASTIC!!!!

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