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whole grains—and delicious foods rich in protein—primarily from
nuts, seeds, and eggs—to provide you with the energy you need to
make it through the morning feeling satisfied, curbing your appetite
until lunch. They offer you a supply of omega-3 fatty acids from
walnuts and flaxseeds. Their appetite-satisfying qualities also come
from the concentrations of dietary fiber that they provide.


Energizing Snack


Each day you’ll enjoy energizing snacks that provide you with de-
licious tastes. Sweet fruits will curb a sweet tooth while giving you
vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and other nutrients. Nuts and
seeds will offer you protein and other nutrients that may help reduce
blood sugar dips. Studies have found that people who snack on nuts
and seeds (in moderation) tend to be slimmer than those who don’t
consume these delicious foods.


Power Lunch


The Plan’s lunches are delicious while keeping your appetite satis-
fied. They are a good mixture of protein, carbohydrates and good
fats.


Most lunches feature a delicious salad, a great facet of a healthy
weight loss approach. For example, one study found that women
who ate a large low-calorie salad ate 12% less pasta even when they
were offered as much as they wanted. Not only will your appetite be
more satisfied but you’ll also greatly benefit from all of the impor-
tant nutrients it has to offer. Studies have shown that people who ate
one large salad a day with dressing also had high levels of vitamin
C and E, folic acid, lycopene and other carotenoids than those who
did not add salad as part of their daily menu. All this without hav-
ing to consume that many calories; for example, you could have as
a base of a salad, 2 cups of romaine lettuce. This salad green features
great taste and satisfying crunch, let alone a multitude of vitamins,
minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants and fiber. And it only con-
tains 16 calories. Eating salads will curb your appetite allowing you


The Healthy Weight Loss Eating Plan
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