It's so easy to get greasy takeout or ready to eat meals instead of cooking something healthy. But if you do have to snack try these six power foods to keep you on track to lose the pregnancy weight.
1. Spinach - It's no wonder Popeye ate this around the clock since it rebuilds your muscles and bones. Rich with vitamin K and C, this dark leafy green will help you lose the pregnancy weight fast. Try it sauted on top of a baked potato with some yogurt or cheese.
2. Almonds - Almonds are known for their "good fat" which is monounsaturated. This helps lower cholesterol but almonds are also a great source of protein and of fiber. Try them in a trail mix or with your salad.
3. Blueberries - Boost your immune system the natural way with a bowl of blueberries. Eating these tasty berries is one of the finest ways to get your antioxidants. Blueberries also have a good source of vitamin C and B plus potassium and zinc. Add them to your cereal in the morning or to your protein smoothie in the afternoon.
4. Avocados - Another wonderful antioxidant, avocados will help lose the pregnancy weight quickly. The vital vitamin E will help clear up your skin and avocados have more than double the amount of potassium than bananas do. My favorite way to eat them is mashed up with some lemon juice, tomatoes, onions and spices in a guacamole.
5. Oatmeal - This may look like a heavy breakfast staple but oatmeal can help you lose the pregnancy weight faster. Oatmeal, a fantastic source of fiber, also lowers your cholesterol making it invaluable to your diet. If you aren't a fan of eating it cooked in a bowl, try baking the oats into healthy cookies or breakfast bars.
6. Peanut Butter - PB and J sandwiches don't only taste great but they are good for you too! Peanut Butter is a great source of protein and healthy fats. This low calorie staple is also full of omega 3. Try it with some cool celery sticks to keep it healthy.
No matter which of the six snacks you choose to eat, remember that to lose the pregnancy weight effectively you still have to exercise. Incorporate your healthy snacks into a good physical fitness routine and you'll burn the baby fat in no time. - 15343
1. Spinach - It's no wonder Popeye ate this around the clock since it rebuilds your muscles and bones. Rich with vitamin K and C, this dark leafy green will help you lose the pregnancy weight fast. Try it sauted on top of a baked potato with some yogurt or cheese.
2. Almonds - Almonds are known for their "good fat" which is monounsaturated. This helps lower cholesterol but almonds are also a great source of protein and of fiber. Try them in a trail mix or with your salad.
3. Blueberries - Boost your immune system the natural way with a bowl of blueberries. Eating these tasty berries is one of the finest ways to get your antioxidants. Blueberries also have a good source of vitamin C and B plus potassium and zinc. Add them to your cereal in the morning or to your protein smoothie in the afternoon.
4. Avocados - Another wonderful antioxidant, avocados will help lose the pregnancy weight quickly. The vital vitamin E will help clear up your skin and avocados have more than double the amount of potassium than bananas do. My favorite way to eat them is mashed up with some lemon juice, tomatoes, onions and spices in a guacamole.
5. Oatmeal - This may look like a heavy breakfast staple but oatmeal can help you lose the pregnancy weight faster. Oatmeal, a fantastic source of fiber, also lowers your cholesterol making it invaluable to your diet. If you aren't a fan of eating it cooked in a bowl, try baking the oats into healthy cookies or breakfast bars.
6. Peanut Butter - PB and J sandwiches don't only taste great but they are good for you too! Peanut Butter is a great source of protein and healthy fats. This low calorie staple is also full of omega 3. Try it with some cool celery sticks to keep it healthy.
No matter which of the six snacks you choose to eat, remember that to lose the pregnancy weight effectively you still have to exercise. Incorporate your healthy snacks into a good physical fitness routine and you'll burn the baby fat in no time. - 15343
About the Author:
Losing pregnancy weight can be daunting but there is no time like the present to start now. Losing the baby fat is the difference between the size you wear and the size you want to be. Teresa Brown is an enthusiastic supporter of women's health and wellness.
