To lose weight and maintain lean muscle, eat these healthy foods on repeat, says this certified nutritionist
Fit&Well • • health
Key Points:
- Personal trainer Paige Lindgren emphasizes a calorie deficit and prioritizing high-protein foods for effective fat loss, as protein helps keep you fuller longer and reduces cravings.
- Lindgren's top 10 nutrient-dense, protein-rich ingredients include cottage cheese, frozen berries, bone broth, sweet potatoes, avocado, canned wild salmon or sardines, grass-fed ground beef, Medjool dates, jasmine rice, and eggs.
- These foods provide a range of benefits such as supporting muscle growth, boosting immunity, improving gut health, and supplying healthy fats and essential vitamins and minerals.
- Plant-based alternatives suggested include vegetable broth with lentils, walnuts for omega-3s, and tempeh or tofu as high-protein substitutes for
