Hey guys, I have come out from hibernating over the winter! I have some exciting news to share! I am putting together a little series on weight management where I will focus on specific areas of interest such as the role of specific nutrients in weight loss and exercises which can target those tough areas. Today, I would like to look at which nutrients can help reduce our waist circumference.
Wholegrain
I'm sure a lot of us have been told that carbs are our worst enemy and we should avoid it at all cost. If you ask me, I would say to you it depends on the type and the amount. Our beige and white carbs can cause our blood sugars to rise and as a result we over-eat because we feel hungry really quickly. Too much of these carbs sadly make us put on weight around our middle. However, having more wholemeal and wholegrain varieties will help us to stay fuller for longer and eat smaller amounts.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are loaded with our essential vitamins, minerals and rich in fibre. This means that they provide a healthy snack in between meals and can also help us to feel fuller for longer. It also means that we won't be able to store them as fat even if we eat more than five portions.
Soph's Nutrition Tips
- Swap your toast and sandwiches to wholemeal bread.
- Have porridge, weetabix and shredded wheat for breakfast.
- Add a piece of fruit like apple, banana, or a handful of blueberries/ raspberries to your breakfast.
- For main meals add mixed vegetables/ salad to wholemeal pasta or brown rice, new potatoes etc.
- Have a glass of water in between meals as this will help us to keep hydrated and stop over-eating.
Thanks you so much for taking the time to read my blog stay tuned for my second part to this series which will focus on role of fats in weight management! Soph x
