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My favorite top ten foods

for keeping slim and trim

by Maria Gracia Join our newsletter to be notified when the newest Top Ten list is available. My everyday eating philosophy is simple…I eat fewer calories than I burn, and make sure the foods I eat are healthy choices. Here are my favorite 10 foods for staying slim and trim: 1. Beans: A good source of protein, beans are filling, contain fiber, and digest slowly, so you do not get hungry so quickly. Chick peas are my favorite choice, followed by pinto beans, and black beans 2. Soup: A cup of soup before a meal may sound like extra calories, but it can actually keep you from eating as much at the meal. Be sure it’s broth based, not made with cream. 3. Veggies: I love my veggies and I enjoy them “simply”--not slathered in butter or cream sauces. Pureed vegetables can thicken soups, mimicking cream. 4. Eggs: Eggs are a great source of protein, and a good way to start the day…or have for dinner. A higher protein breakfast makes me less inclined to indulge in sugary foods. 5. Nuts: As long as they are eaten in small portions, nuts help control appetite. Plus, they are an easy, portable snack. My favorites are cashews, pecans, and almonds. 6. Dark chocolate: Sounds crazy, but a small piece of dark chocolate can help curb the appetite. If I have a craving for dessert I reach for a small piece of dark chocolate. 7. Yogurt: Plain yogurt, topped with fruit…even sprinkled with granola or “a few” chocolate chips, is a healthy, filling choice for breakfast or a mid- afternoon snack. 8. Grapefruit: I love the taste…it’s so refreshing…and it’s big, so it takes me a little while to eat…giving me the perception of a big meal…without the calories. I like the pink grapefruit variety. (Note: Be careful with grapefruit if you’re on medication. Check with your doctor to be sure eating it isn’t countering the good effects of your medicines.) 9. Salad: There are many varieties of salad…and you can eat tons of it taking in tiny amounts of calories. Pile on the veggies…and squeeze a lemon on top for flavor. Avoid creamy dressings, but if you must, pour a tablespoon or so into a small cup. Then, dip your fork in the dressing before poking into the salad. You’ll have the dressing taste in every bite, without all the calories. 10. Tuna: Tuna fish keeps me full for hours. Mix half a can with a small amount of regular mayo. Add black pepper and a teaspoon of capers. Eat it on a huge Romaine lettuce leaf. Sometimes I’ll add some shredded carrots for crunch! Yum! By the way, if you’re trying to lose weight and feel the healthiest you ever have, you’ll love my GON GLOW resource. Visit: getorganizednow.com/gonglow-sl.html Back to Top Ten Index