3 Weight Loss Foods

Looking for a few simple and easy foods to help you and your family lose weight and get healthier?  Here's a quick list of 3 simple weight loss foods to help you get rid of the extra flubber and increase your energy. 

by Ed Scow, NSCA-CPT (aka The Fit Dad) - Fitness and Nutrition Expert to the true superheroes - busy Moms and Dads! and Author of Fat Loss To Go

What do you think of when someone mentions the phrase "Weight loss foods?"

Do you think of foods that come in boxes pushed in commercials or maybe foods that taste like cardboard?

I hope not because foods that really help you lose weight don't taste like cardboard, nor do they come packaged in cardboard.

Weight loss foods are loaded with nutrition, low in calories and taste awesome!

I have a couple guidelines when it comes to choosing good weight loss foods, but the biggest is taste. If they dont taste good, I wont eat emand neither will you. Why would anyone eat a food that didnt taste good, even if it did help you lose a few extra pounds?

I sure as hell wouldnt and I can't imagine you would either.

Here are a few of my favorite foods to help you lose weight.

1) Spinach

I'm not talking about the mushy stuff Pop-Eye eats. I'm talking about the deep green leafy stuff you can use for salads, or as toppings in healthy wraps or even throw in a smoothie (you cant taste it).

I'm a big routine guy and try to have a big, nutrient-dense salad every day for lunch and the main ingredient is spinach.

It tastes great, is loaded with the all-important fiber, which is a must for any weight loss food.

It's very filling, especially when you put it into context with its total calories as a serving is wicked low in total calories.

It's also loaded with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

You do need to be careful with cleanliness, though as spinach is one of the most tainted foods available and this is mostly due to runoff from nearby livestock growers.

2) Bell Peppers

I never used to be much of a pepper eater because I stupidly assumed all peppers were hot, when that couldn't be further from the truth.

Once I got over my silliness and started eating bell peppers, I fell in love with the colorful food.

They make the list for weight loss foods because, just like spinach, they're low in total calories yet rich in nutrition.

You should try to get a variety of colors and dont just stick with one. The reason for this is that the reason they come in different colors is because theyre rich in different nutrients specific nutrients give them the red, yellow or green coloration.

You can slice them up and add them to salads, burgers or sandwiches. You can stuff 'em with a mixture of quinoa, and other spices and vegetables or slice 'em up and dip them in a healthy dip like hummus and enjoy as a snackand still lose weight.

3) Apples

I love, love, love apples. Theyre one of my favorite foods whether you're tyring to lose weight or just be healthy.

They're a good source of fiber one apple has 4-5 grams of fiber.

They're high in water, which when combined with the fiber makes them a filling snack.

They're low in calories and high in vitamins.

They are one of natures perfect foods. Eat em as often as you can!

The great thing about these 3 foods is that they're easy enough for the whole family to enjoy.

I've always insisted that if you can eat healthy as a family, long-lasting weight loss is easy. Get your significant other and kids to eat like you, and watch the health of your family soar!