9.Be Less Refined About Grains
Love Chinese takeout? Do your metabolism a favor and ask for brown rice instead of white rice. Brown rice is a whole grain, while white rice — which has been stripped of the brown nutrient-rich layer — is a refined one. Some studies show that whole grains have an effect on weight loss, but the jury’s still out on that.
10.Load Up on Low-Glycemic Foods
Low-glycemic index (low-GI) foods are relatively low in carbohydrates. Your body digests them more slowly than high-carb, high-glycemic index foods. That means your blood sugar doesn’t surge when you eat them. Research suggests low-GI diets can help stop diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers. Low-GI foods include green veggies, chickpeas, most fruits, beans, and bran breakfast cereals.
