In celebration of National Nutrition Month this March, the medical weight-loss doctors at Weight Success Centers™ are featuring must-have nutrients and foods for maintaining healthy diets.
While medical advancements have brought us new medications for weight loss and highly effective programs for patients, our physicians also emphasize the value of good nutrition. Customized programs go far beyond weight-loss drugs and counting calories or carbs. Here are important types of foods and nutritional tips to remember during a weight-loss journey.
- Eat Vitamin-Rich Vegetables and Fruits:
For everyone trying to lose weight – and anyone simply trying to maintain good health – it is important to get the recommended daily intake of vegetables and fruits. Beyond the benefits of being low calorie and low fat, fresh produce provides key vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants for your body to function.
In other words, colorful fruits and vegetables support heart health and help your metabolism. They may also help heal digestive issues, support immunity, and reduce risks of chronic illnesses.
Vegetables and fruits with Vitamin C as well as Carotenoids are included in our medical weight-loss programs and customized diet plans. For example, you may boost Vitamin C intake by adding pineapple or cauliflower. For more Carotenoids in your diet, try adding carrots or red peppers to your meals.
- Focus on Fiber and Lean Protein:
Daily, your diet goals should include a strong focus on getting plenty of fiber and protein for energy, immunity, and digestion. Healthy foods with fiber and protein often come with additional perks like disease-fighting antioxidants and must-have nutrients like vitamins and minerals.
What’s more, fiber can help support weight management. Fiber-rich fruits like apples and bananas as well as vegetables like broccoli and leafy greens are fantastic sources of fiber. You can also find fiber in many wholegrains, cereals, and plant-proteins like beans, nuts, and seeds.
Notably, nuts and seeds are an excellent low-fat source of lean proteins. They also have fewer calories than fatty meats. Getting the recommended daily intake of protein is essential for metabolic health and cell development, but “lean” is the key word for keeping medical weight-loss on track. For example, choose leaner protein options like low-fat yogurt, black beans, tofu, or choose from our selection of healthy protein bars and shakes available at Weight Success Centers™.
Healthy Medical Solutions for Losing Weight
As always, the doctors at Weight Success Centers™ encourage patients to enjoy more nutritious foods during National Nutrition Month and every day of the year. Contact our centers for information about meal plans, nutritional healing, weight-loss medications, medical solutions, and other treatments.
Which foods will you add for National Nutrition Month? Join the conversation on Weight Success Centers’™ social media sites and find more great tips to share with your friends and families.