Everyone knows that is possible to lose weight by starving themselves half to do death, never feeling full and counting every calorie but is it possible to lose weight and still eat well at the same time?

The answer is a definite yes.  By eating the right foods, cooked the right way you will be well on your way to weight loss without starving yourself.

A healthy diet and healthy food are essential for weight loss and to make you feel and look better.  When you start your weight loss program take a long hard look at the food that you are currently eating and think about healthier alternatives.

There are hundreds of delicious and tasty low fat recipes.  These days with the rising levels of obesity in the country more and more emphasis is being placed on low fat cooking and low fat recipes.  There are many recipe books that specialise in low fat and low calorie recipes.

Some of my favourite recipes at the moment are slim spag-bol made with turkey mince instead of beef.  Grilled venison with cranberry sauce and new potatoes.  Venison is an excellent source of protein and very low in calories compared to other types of meat. Grilled chicken fillets with kale and beans are another favourite.  All of these recipes are low fat and low calorie and will help you to lose weight.

Changing the way you cook can also provide weight loss help.  It is far better to steam, boil or poach your food rather than frying it.  Cooking food by frying it in a frying pan or deep fat fryer adds a lot of calories to it.

It is generally better to avoid diets that promise quick weight loss as these diets while they can sometimes achieve short term results in the long run any weight lost is regained.

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Eating more fat free foods should be the first the thing you do when you start a low calorie diet.

Unfortunately many of our favourite foods contain high levels of fat which make them a no no for anyone trying to lose weight.  Some of my favourites that are off the menu are ice cream, cheese and pastries.

Healthy recipes need not be boring and tasteless.  By using the right ingredients and the right cooking methods you can have a tasty and nutritious meal that is low in fat and low in calories.  Reducing the amount of fat that you eat will help lower cholesterol and help those on calorie controlled diets.

However it is essential to know that there are good and bad fats.

1. Omega-3 is an example of a good fat.
2. Omega-3 is a special type of fat that has enormous health benefits.
3. It has been found to protect against heart disease, reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure.
4. Studies also support evidence of mental benefits including increased brain function.

How much do i need?

There is no government recommended daily intake, but for good health two portions of oily fish a week are suggested.

You can increase levels of omega3 in your diet by eating oily fish such as Mackerel, Salmon, Trout and fresh Tuna.

Healthy Recipes

Click on to the link above to find our omega rich recipe for Tuna Steaks with Herb Crust & Bean Salad.

Whatever you decide to cook think about what is the healthiest way to cook it.  It is far better to boil, poach or steam your food rather than frying it.  This will greatly reduce the amount of fat that you have in your food.

Think about the example of chips. Chips that are deep fried contain 10x the amount of fat compared to those that are cooked in the oven.

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