Foods for Sexy Bikini Body

Forget the latest tabloid diets and incorporate these six foods into your eating plan now for an ultra-desirable, beach-worthy bod. Combined with a daily exercise routine, this sensible plan will help you lose pounds, get toned, and keep the weight off throughout the summer.

(In no particular order)

1. Lean Protein


New research shows a strong link between weight-loss and lean protein (fish, chicken, lean beef and pork, low-fat dairy and eggs). In fact, it's being suggested that a reducded-calorie diet that's rich in lean protein combined with a regular exercise routine, can help curb your desire to eat, build muscle mass, decrease fat mass, and increase metabolism.




2. Water


The jury's still out on just how much water you need per day, but it's important to fill up on water because of its role in weight loss and appetite suppression. Water keeps the body looking lean by preventing fluid retention and, according to studies, helps the body metabolize stored fat. Fill up on foods with a high water content such as grapefruit, celery, watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes and strawberries. They are low in calories and take up lots of room in your tummy to keep you feeling full longer.




3. Whole Grains

Load up on whole grains for a trimmer waistline this summer. The Harvard's Nurses' Health Study (a continuing study of thousands of nurses) found that women who consume more whole grains weigh less than those who don't. Another study found that whole-grain dieters significantly reduced their belly fat. Try oats,brown rice, bulgur, and barley–they're high in fiber to help slow digestion and keep you feeling full.



4. Non-Starchy Vegetables

"Lose weight by increasing your daily intake of non-starchy vegetables" has been the cry of dietitians for decades. And today, that message hasn't changed. These veggies aid in weight loss because you can fill up on them while taking in very few calories. Plus, most are loaded with fiber and cancer-fighting antioxidants. Try asparagus, onions, peppers, green beans, broccoli, leafy greens, squash, mushrooms and okra. 





5. Dairy

There's been a lot of buzz lately about dairy and its role in weight loss. Some studies suggest that a low-calorie diet that includes three servings of low-fat milk, cheese, or yogurt help you lose more than the same diet without any dairy. However, other studies have found no effect. So, while the results are still uncertain, go ahead and add dairy to your diet and keep your fingers crossed that it also aids in your weight-loss quest. Plus, they're still a good source of calcium and vitamin D to help build strong bones and teeth.



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20 Superfoods for Weight Loss

It's time for a new slim-down mantra: Eat more to weigh less. The right foods help you drop up to two pounds per week by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings.

1. Apples

An apple a day can keep weight gain at bay. People who chomped an applebefore a pasta meal ate fewer calories overall than those who had a different snack. Plus, the antioxidants in apples may help prevent metabolic syndrome, a condition marked by excess belly fat or an "apple shape."

Eat more Apples are the ideal on-the-go low-calorie snack. For a pielike treat, chop up a medium apple and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp allspice and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Pop in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.

2. Steak

Beef has a rep as a diet buster, but eating it may help you peel off pounds.Try to consume local organic beef; it's healthier for you and the environment.

Eat more Grill or broil a 4-ounce serving of top round or sirloin; slice thinly to top a salad, or mix with veggies forfajitas.