When you’re on a weight loss diet, it’s tempting to skip calcium-rich foods. Milk, yoghurt and cheese contain fat, and many dieters avoid them. You may want to rethink this.
Here’s some information which may improve your health.
1. Sufficient Daily Calcium Stops You Over-Eating
Several studies by French researchers have shown that when your body’s getting enough calcium, you’re less likely to overeat. You’ll be able to control your snacking and cravings more easily, and you’ll be satisfied with smaller portions.
Try drinking skim milk with your meals; it could help. Alternatively, try eating a small square or slice of cheese with your mail meals, or as a snack.
If you can’t eat dairy, you’ll be pleased to know that soy milk is often fortified, so that you get your daily requirement of calcium. Check the label of the products you’re buying.
2. Calcium May Block the Absorption of Some Calories in Your Meals
While studies have shown that this is so, no one knows quite why it happens; the theory is that the mineral binds with fatty acids while you’re digesting your food, and prevents the storage of fat.
Who cares, if it works — give it a try.
3. if You’re Taking Calcium Tablets, Add Magnesium
Although you should aim to get your calcium from foods, rather than tablets, sometimes this isn’t practical. If you’re taking the mineral in tablet form, make sure that you’re taking magnesium too, it’s good for your muscles, and will help you to burn more fat.
4. How to Add More Calcium-Rich Foods to Your Diet
Add dairy foods like milk (drink skim milk), cheese and yoghurt to your meals. Whole-grain breads are a good addition too, as well as tinned fish (with bones) like sardines.
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