Super Stars: Food Groups With A Bad Rep For No Reason

Just because you're on a diet doesn't mean you need to shun these food groups...

The No Carb Effect

Breads and starches contain essential carbohydrates, which you need to produce feelings of satisfaction

AKA: You'll have fewer cravings

Without it: 

Break out the small violin because you'll experience irritability and depression without this chemical reaction 

How to do it right: 

-- Whole grains where "whole grains" is the first ingredient

-- English muffins

-- Fiber rich tortillas or wraps under 150 calories

-- Brown rice, quinoa and other grains that are fiber and protein rich

-- Potatoes the size of your fist (preferably sweet potatoes)

In the mood for a good french fries swap, check out a previous blog all about delectable potato replacements

Fruit, friend or foe?
Fruit contains natural fructose (sugar) so it caters to sweet cravings at a lower calorie price and it has a high water and fiber content leaving you fuller longer

AKA: Fruit pretty much rocks, sorry Mr. Gummy Bear

Without it:

You'll be seriously lacking essential vitamins and minerals like Calcium and Vitamin C...and you'll see the effects on your body

How to do it right:

-- Shoot for three servings of FRESH FRUIT 

-- Avoid fruit juices which are just laden with calories and not nearly as many benefits as the actual fruit

-- Pick up fruits with vibrant colors like cherries, blueberries, kiwis

Eat the rainbow, check out a previous blog post about the importance of eating your colors