7. Barley
For a very nutritious dose of protein and fiber, whip up some barley! This whole grain will help promote feelings of fullness and lower your blood sugar level.
Younkin explains, “[Barley] contains soluble fiber, specifically beta-glucan, which can help lower LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol. It may be tempting to skip whole grains for fear of carbohydrates, but this usually backfires. No whole grain means less fiber, which leads to feeling hungry an hour or two later.”
Younkin recommends kicking things off with 1/2 cup of cooked barley. Enjoy it as-is, or mix it into your favorite soup or salad.
8. Dark Chocolate Truffles
Meshulam believes that in order to achieve weight loss success, you need to follow a diet that’s still “flexible and enjoyable.” This makes perfect sense since if you like what you’re eating, you’re more inclined to stick with it!
She specifically recommends “intentional, more nourishing sweets,” like That’s it Truffles. “They have only one gram of added sugar/ serving, which means you can feel like you are getting a sweet treat and still continue on your weight goals,” Meshulam explains.