Top Fat Loss Foods

Top Fat Loss Foods

I have absolutely no doubt that you have good intentions when it comes to food and fat loss. You want to eat the right things, you want to make good choices and you absolutely want to reach your goals (and not be obsessed with food all the freakin’ time!) I hear you. Unfortunately, sometimes our best intentions aren’t enough. We have good intentions but awful strategies. We aren’t implementing the fat loss food strategies that will really drive our results. How about we stop that? How about we identify & eliminate what doesn’t work (and is probably holding us back) and get to the root of what does work so we can start doing that? In this video, I’ll go into detail on:

  1.  3 food mistakes people make in an attempt to lose weight
  2. 3 high-impact food strategies for fat loss
  3. 3 ways to measure & monitor your results

I talk about fat loss foods as well as anti-fat loss foods and how to capitalize on your good intentions!

Want more specifics? Check out the Fat Loss Food Guide or comment and I’ll happily answer everything you want to know!

Q&A 20: Primal Vegetarian?

Q&A 20: Primal Vegetarian?

In today’s episode we’re answering listener questions about whether or not it is possible to follow a primal lifestyle as a vegetarian. Can you be a primal vegetarian? What does that look like? What should eat? What are the risks? We talk about major misconceptions about animal protein and the role of protein in a primal diet as well as nutrient deficiency risks of vegetarian diets. Want more info from Primal Potential? Be sure to get on the free VIP e-newsletter list today so you don’t miss a tip or a recipe! 

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Discussed in this Episode:

Hormone balance & eating whole foods are most important when eating for health & fat loss.

  • It’s not about whether you eat animal protein vs. non-animal protein. It’s about quality: processed vs. non-processed foods.
  • Emphasis on both moderation & quality. Eat what works for YOU.

Whole Foods Perspective on Vegetarian Eating

  • Non-starchy vegetables–no limits here
  • Fat–avocado, coconut oil, macadamia nuts, almonds, grass fed butter, egg yolks
  • Protein–it’s about balance here; do not want to overeat protein
  • Carbs–remember the golden rules of carbs & importance of managing blood sugar
    • Important note for vegetarians: Common protein sources for vegetarians are legumes, soy, & beans.  These are CARBS not proteins.  They contain protease inhibitors which prevent the breakdown of protein. They must be treated as carbs, not proteins.
    • If you are vegetarian or vegan, stay informed and listen to podcast about soy

Grains & legumes are very rich in anti-nutrients, like protease inhibitors and phytate, and their bioavailability is lower than it is in animal products.  As such, vegetarians & vegans are at greater risk for nutrient deficiencies including:

  • EPA/DHA (Essential Fatty Acids)
  • Vitamin A & D
  • Iron
  • Vitamin B12

Protein Recommendations:

  • Eggs
  • Fish (if you can eat it)
  • Dairy (full fat vs. nonfat)
  • Beans (remember to eat for fat loss here & treat them as carbs)
    • With dried beans, soak them in water before you eat them. The soaking neutralizes the anti-nutrients.
  • Continue to limit processed food options

Resources:

Carb & Fat Loss ECourse

Soy

Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss

Carb Timing

Why Carbs at Night

Omega 3s

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Great Meal, Lame Recipe

Great Meal, Lame Recipe

I’m not one for complex recipes or spending a lot of time in the kitchen. When short on time (and energy), I keep it simple. I don’t even know if this can be considered a recipe but you asked for recipes and sometimes simple is the way to go! It’s pretty much how I roll!

I had a package of chicken thighs in the freezer. I forgot to thaw them. About an hour before I was ready to start dinner I remembered them and set them on the counter.

An hour later they were still about 80% frozen. No big deal! Popped them out of the plastic and threw them in a loaf pan (still frozen). I set the oven to 425 degrees and drizzled the frozen thighs with extra virgin olive oil and then sprinkled them with salt and pepper. I didn’t wait for the oven to pre-heat, just threw them in.

While the chicken cooked, I chopped up a head of raw cauliflower. I threw the cauli on a baking sheet and treated it the same way as the chicken: drizzled it with olive oil and sprinkled it with salt and pepper. Then I tossed the cookie sheet in the oven with the chicken.

The cauliflower cooked about 40 minutes. The chicken cooked about 50 minutes. Ish. Meanwhile, I kept working. No babysitting required. (No time for that.)

When the timer rang, I transferred the cauliflower to a bowl and blended it with an immersion blender because I was more in the mood for mashed cauli than roasted florets. Most of the olive oil was still on the cookie sheet so I topped the cauli with a tablespoon of butter because I like butter.

Fat loss friendly doesn’t have to be boring and it doesn’t have to take a ton of prep time.

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Q&A 20: Primal Vegetarian?

Episode 052: The Random Show – Soy, Peanuts, Bananas and More!

Questions we’re tackling in today’s episode:

  • What do you think of soy products? Do you eat them? Why or why not?
  • Why do you always mention almond butter and not peanut butter? Do you avoid peanut butter? Why?
  • Is it OK to drink seltzer water?
  • Will a banana for breakfast take me out of fat burning mode?
  • I tend to get overwhelmed by how much weight I need to lose and how long it will take. This prevents me from taking action. Did you ever feel this way? How did you respond?

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Episode 048: Leverage Your Genes to Fit Into Your Jeans

How do your genes impact your weight? Are you destined to be fat? Can you overcome your genetic predispositions? The answer is yes and the power lies within your epigenome. The study of epigenomics and nutrigenomics show us how our diet, lifestyle and environmental choices significantly impact the expression of our genes. In this episode learn about methylation and how it can set us up for a lean life, a healthy life or quite the opposite.

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The Problem: Many people think that their genes are just their lot in life. That’s not true. Yes, your genes are fixed but their expression is not. Not even close. Your diet, lifestyle and environmental choices dictate how your genes are expressed.

The Solution: Understand that the food, stress and toxins can turn on or off the expression of genes. You have the power to determine how your genetic code is expressed. Listen to the full episode for specific strategies!

Practical Implementation:

  • Eat whole foods
  • Limit sugar
  • Emphasize leafy, green vegetables (lightly cooked, not raw)
  • Beets (cooked)
  • Moderate protein intake (do not overconsume)
  • Limit alcohol (or supplement with B vitamins)
  • Use a water filter

Resources:

Ideal forms of B vitamins:

Folate (if not from food sources): methyltetrahydrofolate

B12: methyl-cobalamin

B6: pyridoxal 5-phosphate

Betaine supplementation

Episode 07 on carbs & fat loss

Episode 016 on sleep & fat loss

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