Red or Green Apples?
Answer: Red
While both containing cancer-bursting antioxidants, red apples contain higher levels according to a recent Canadian survey. Remember: the darker the fruit, the healthier it is.
Salt or Pepper?
Answer: Pepper
Salt bloats out your stomach and increases your risk of heart disease. Pepper wards off colds and boosts your metabolisms.
Tea or Coffee?
Answer: Tea
‘Tea contains bio-active compounds that lower your cancer risk,’ says nutritionists Joanna Lunn. Just two cups have the antioxidant equivalent of five portions of fruit and veg.’ But it contains caffeine so don’t have more than 4 cups a day.
Wine or Vodka?
Answer: Vodka
A vodka and diet coke contains around 56 calories, whereas a glass of house white has 150. It’s also tempting to overdue wine. Do the words: ‘It’s cheaper by the bottle than two glasses,’ sound familiar.
Still or Sparkling?
Answer: Still
‘Sparkling water’s full of carbonated gas, which leaves you bloated,’ says nutritionist Carina Norris. Still water, on the other hand, boosts digestion and flattens your tummy.
Chocolate muffin or no breakfast at all?
Answer: Chocolate muffin
While you’re better off with saintly porridge, eating anything first thing will kick start your metabolism. And that even means a greasy chocolate muffin. ‘If you go without, you could end up over indulging at lunchtime and all afternoon,’ says Carina.
Butter or Oil?
Answer: Oil
‘Olive oil contains slightly fewer calories,’ say Joanna. ‘It’s also healthier for your heart.’ Plus, in a restaurant, you can dip your bread in oil sparingly – whereas it’s tempting to slather on lots of butter.
Chocolate or Sweets?
Answer: Chocolate
‘Sweets are lower in fat,’ says Nicki Waterman, author of Sugar Addicts’ Diet (£6.99, Harper Collins). ‘But they’re easier to overeat as they increase your appetite and send blood-sugar levels soaring, leading to hunger and fatigue. Have a couple of pieces of chocolate instead.’
Ketchup or Vinegar?
Answer: Both!
A new study reveals that putting vinegar on your chips makes you feel fuller. And ketchup’s packed with lycopene, which lessens your risk of cancer. Right then were off to the chippy…
Pizza or Pasta?
Answer: Pizza
Most pasts dishes in restaurants are made with white pasta, oil and often cream. Pizza, on the other hand, contains carbs, veg and health-boosting tomato sauce. Just go easy on the cheese.
Answer: Red
While both containing cancer-bursting antioxidants, red apples contain higher levels according to a recent Canadian survey. Remember: the darker the fruit, the healthier it is.
Salt or Pepper?
Answer: Pepper
Salt bloats out your stomach and increases your risk of heart disease. Pepper wards off colds and boosts your metabolisms.
Tea or Coffee?
Answer: Tea
‘Tea contains bio-active compounds that lower your cancer risk,’ says nutritionists Joanna Lunn. Just two cups have the antioxidant equivalent of five portions of fruit and veg.’ But it contains caffeine so don’t have more than 4 cups a day.
Wine or Vodka?
Answer: Vodka
A vodka and diet coke contains around 56 calories, whereas a glass of house white has 150. It’s also tempting to overdue wine. Do the words: ‘It’s cheaper by the bottle than two glasses,’ sound familiar.
Still or Sparkling?
Answer: Still
‘Sparkling water’s full of carbonated gas, which leaves you bloated,’ says nutritionist Carina Norris. Still water, on the other hand, boosts digestion and flattens your tummy.
Chocolate muffin or no breakfast at all?
Answer: Chocolate muffin
While you’re better off with saintly porridge, eating anything first thing will kick start your metabolism. And that even means a greasy chocolate muffin. ‘If you go without, you could end up over indulging at lunchtime and all afternoon,’ says Carina.
Butter or Oil?
Answer: Oil
Chocolate or Sweets?Answer: Chocolate
‘Sweets are lower in fat,’ says Nicki Waterman, author of Sugar Addicts’ Diet (£6.99, Harper Collins). ‘But they’re easier to overeat as they increase your appetite and send blood-sugar levels soaring, leading to hunger and fatigue. Have a couple of pieces of chocolate instead.’
Ketchup or Vinegar?
Answer: Both!
A new study reveals that putting vinegar on your chips makes you feel fuller. And ketchup’s packed with lycopene, which lessens your risk of cancer. Right then were off to the chippy…
Pizza or Pasta? Answer: Pizza
Most pasts dishes in restaurants are made with white pasta, oil and often cream. Pizza, on the other hand, contains carbs, veg and health-boosting tomato sauce. Just go easy on the cheese.
The 12 Best Diet Foods
1. Nuts & Seeds: Packed with protein, healthy fats, fibre, and important vitamins and minerals. Tip: Avoid nuts with added salt and oil.
2. Green Vegetables: Probably the single healthiest food you can eat. Tons of fibre and antioxidants.
3. Beans & Legumes: Super-healthy source of fibre, protein, iron and folate. Also a great way to fill up and reduce food cravings.
4. Oatmeal: One of the best sources for complex-carbohydrates and fibre. A great breakfast option!
5. Low-fat Dairy Products: Important source of calcium and high-quality protein.
6. Lean meats: Lean chicken, turkey, beef and fish are some of the best sources of protein you’ll find.
7. Eggs: Protein-rich, vitamin packed, and very easy to prepare.
8. Peanut Butter: A highly underestimated snack food that can help you overcome hunger and food cravings any time, anywhere! Like plain peanuts, it’s filled with protein, mono-unsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals. Tip: Choose the natural, sugar-free, no-oil added variety.
9. Whole-Grain Breads and Cereals: A few servings per day will provide you with complex carbs and a ton of healthy fibre.
10. Olive & Sesame Oil: Simply the best sources for ultra-healthy mono-unsaturated fat.
11. Berries: Proven to be the healthiest of fruits. They provide huge doses of antioxidants and fibre without a lot of fructose (natural fruit sugar). Tip: Apples, oranges, grapefruit, etc. are still great food choices!
12. Whey Protein Powder: The undisputed king of protein supplements. Provides more high-quality protein per calorie than just about any other food. Also proven to help boost immune function and fight disease!
