Fat Fighting Foods for Walkers

  Exercise is very important for new Moms as is for everyone. But if you feel tired and don’t have enough time for gym or to do other exercises at home, walking is a easy way to keep you in shape and healthier.

 Why not use the time with your kids, put your little one in a stroller and go for a long walk. When you can’t go out you can walk in place at home.

 Here is the list of foods to help you along your walking journey:

-Homemade Trail Mix

This snack is packed with complex carbs which helps to keep your energy up and weight down. Mix 1/2 cup Kashi GoLean cereal, 1 large whole-grain pretzel broken into pieces, 3 Genisoy crisps and 1/4 cup walnuts. The serving contains 344 calories, 39 grams carbs.

-Eggs

Egg has 78 calories that contain all the amino acids your muscles need to recover after walking. It will also chase away the hunger. Studies show that women who ate eggs rather than a bagel for breakfast ate 264 calories less throughout the day.

-Cherries

One cup of tart cherries contains 52 calories. Cherries may reduce the inflammation. If not cherries than drink cherry juice 12 ounces twice a day. It will make you feel less sore after strength training or any other exercise.

-Salmon

The Japanese studies show that the omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon improve lung function. Eating the salmon can help keep you from getting winded. Salmon contains more omega-3 than it is recommended 1.1 grams per serving. Try it two or more times per week. It is usually 3 1/2 ounce serving and has 181 calories.

-Dry Roasted Edamame

The protein in soybeans helps regulate blood sugar. It will give you more energy on longer walks. Edamame has 4 grams of feel-full fiber per 127 calories, 1/2 cup serving.

-Low Fat Plain Yogurt

Studies show that when we sweat we lose calcium. One 120 calorie cup of plain low fat yogurt provides 40% of your recommended daily amount.

-Spinach

This dark leafy green as all other dark leafy greens contain bone strengthening vitamin K. Raw spinach contains when eaten raw 161% of the recommended daily amount in one cup that has only 7 calories. You can add spinach to your salad daily.

 To help you lose weight and go strong, work these healthy foods into a 1,500 calorie a day plan

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