Healthy Meals For A Diet

To a lot of people, dieting to lose weight means to eat less of everything. This is not only like throwing rocks in the dark hoping that one will hit the target, it can also result in a condition as life threatening as anorexia. When dieting you must always make sure that your body is getting enough vitamins and nutrition, otherwise you will soon suffer from malnutrition. So, plan each meal in advance and maintain a food diary because that helps you double your weight loss while remaining in top form, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Whole Grain Cereal for Breakfast

A breakfast of wholegrain cereal 7 days a week provides you the required carbohydrate and fiber, and also contributes to a lower risk of heart failure, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's 47th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention. Drink low-fat cow milk, goat milk, rice milk, soya milk or almond milk to add protein. You can also eat slices of fresh fruit for vitamins and minerals, and some nuts for minerals and fiber and healthy fats.

Sandwich for Lunch

A sandwich made of wholegrain bread, a slice of lean meat, a piece of low-fat cheese, and topped up with vegetable like lettuce and tomatoes is a very healthy lunch for dieters, according to HelpGuide.org. Other vegetable that go very well with the healthy sandwich are carrots, sprouts, avocado, scallions and cucumbers. Vegetarians and vegans can replace the lean meat and low-fat cheese with mock-meat, baked tofu or hummus for protein. Instead of mayonnaise, add a condiment, mustard or misco as these provide fewer calories. You may sprinkle some sesame seeds on the sandwich to add calcium. For dessert, eat a few slices of apple vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Mexican Food for Dinner

A low-calorie Mexican dinner is perfect for dieters, according to HelpGuide.org. Stuff wholegrain tacos and burritos with seasoned tofu, poached fish, ground turkey or sautéed vegetables, and add a topping of low-fat cheese and sour cream. You can use a homemade seasoning of dehydrated onion, crushed chipotle chilies and garlic powder mixed with cumin, cilantro and black pepper. Wash the tacos or burritos down with a fruit sorbet, and have creamy frozen yogurt for dessert.