Healthy weight loss can happen with a trip to the local farmer’s market

Just-picked fruits and vegetables smell and taste great. When you add farm fresh eggs and dairy, lean meats, seafood, and whole-grain breads, you can have meals you want to slow down and savor. This helps you fill up quicker on fewer calories. A recent study showed that people who increased intake of water-rich fruits and vegetables while lowering their fat intake lost one-third more weight over six months and were less hungry. If you combine protein, good fats 9like those found in fish), and fiber, you’ll feel satisfied and your blood sugar level will remain stable. Fiber makes you feel full longer. To find a farmer’s market near you, check out Resources for Farmers’ Markets.