7 Great Summer foods That Promote Fast Weight Loss

If you’re looking to lose weight this summer, you’re in luck because there are plenty of summertime foods that can be incorporated into your diet to speed the process along.  What’s more is that since the weather is warm and you’re outdoors being active, most people also find that their appetite levels go down, further helping them see the results they’re after.

The following 7 summer foods are ideal for fast weight loss and must be included in your diet.

Grilled Chicken Breasts

One of the best sources of protein around, and one that just happens to go perfectly on the grill, are chicken breasts.  Flavor these any way desired and slap them onto the grill for a quick meal in minutes.  Grilling is a great, low-calorie way to prepare your meat so it will really help to lighten the overall calorie content of the meal.

Chicken breasts also make for a great replacement for the standard hamburger so if you’re going to a larger BBQ dinner party, this is a great alternative without having to totally change the menu.

Grilled Zucchini

Another good food on the grill is zucchini. Many people forget the nice flavor zucchini will add to your meal and because it’s a wider vegetable, it’s far easier to lie on the grill to cook.

Whether you add it in with other vegetables such as onions, mushrooms, and peppers or just cook it on its own with a little olive oil and sea salt, grilled zucchini tastes great and will help you stick with your weight loss diet.

Watermelon

One of the best fruits of the summer, watermelon is also an excellent choice.  Some people mistakenly believe water melon causes too high of a spike in blood sugar to be eaten, and while it is true that watermelon is rated higher on the glycemic index scale, remember that you’ll be taking in very few calories total in each serving you eat.

Because of this, unless you’re gorging on a whole watermelon, you won’t be consuming in enough total sugar to have a real impact.

A cup or two of water melon is the perfect snack when you need something sweet.

Shrimp

Another great protein source that works well on the grill is shrimp.  Shrimp are incredibly low in calories and are virtually fat free so you can’t go wrong with this.  Consider brushing your shrimp with a small amount of olive oil mixed with crushed garlic and then spearing it with a wooden stick.  Place that over the grill along with some vegetables alternated on and you have a great meal in minutes.

Corn-On-The-Cob

One vegetable that’s also quite typical of the summer season is corn on the cob.  This vegetable is very sweet and while it is higher in calories than some of the other vegetable choices, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t include it.  Have half a cob if you’re really focusing intensely on your diet or just have the whole cob but make that the main carb source for your meal.

Low-Calorie Jell-O Fruit Salad

Looking for something for dessert? Preparing up some low-calorie Jell-O while adding in an assortment of fresh berries is a great way to end off your meal.  Top with some lower calorie cool-whip and you’ll really feel like your indulging.

Strawberries

Finally, the last summer fruit that you should be adding to your day is strawberries.  These are a very rich source of vitamin C and will help reduce your cravings for other sugary foods.  These also work great when prepared up into a smoothie, so that’s something to consider as well. ce

So be sure that you keep all these summer foods in mind as you go about your weight loss diet.  By having them on the menu, you will guarantee your success.

This article has been contributed by Nick. Nick writes for Muscle Building Blog – BuildingBodyMuscles.com. Nick is these following a program called 7 minute muscle which is all about staying fit without spending hours in gym. His newsletter contains lots of such effective tips and ideas. Check out his blog for more information on it.