How You Can Eat Your Way to a Slimmer You

No one loves beer and buffalo-wings more than me. Honest. Studies have proved this fact; albeit, it wasn't the most scientifically sound study but still. The problem is as much as I like this kind of diet, it isn't the most healthy way to eat and certainly not good for me on a consistent basis. One look at my belly will prove this point.

Wouldn't it be nice if for every ten buffalo-wings you ate, you would make you lose a pound of unsightly flab? Well, maybe buffalo-wings won't do the trick, but new studies are showing that certain foods that can help make you thin and actually can help you drop pounds.

"A pound of carrots or celery will fill you up, with only a small amount of calories or you can have a pound of sausage, and gain weight faster than you can step on a scale," says one digestive health expert. "People don't gain weight on carrots and blueberries; it would be almost impossible to eat enough of them because we fill up on the volume of food we eat and not the type of food."

Here are five eating tips brought to you by the experts at Dual Action Cleanse on foods will help you lose weight:

Avoid processed foods – Processed foods tend to be higher in fat and salt. If you eat real food, minimally processed, plain nuts, for example, instead of those processed with fat or 100% whole-wheat bread instead of white bread will help you manage your weight.

Eat Your Water/Drink Your Meals – It's an understatement to say how important it is to stay well hydrated on a diet. People often mistake hunger for thirst. So next time you get a hungry, drink a glass of water first to make sure you really are hungry. That's not the only way water can help you lose weight. When water is incorporated into food, it tends to fill you up faster. Most fruits and vegetables are 80% to 90% water. Another tip for you to try is to have a bowl of soup before each meal but make sure it's broth-based and not cream-based.

Load the Fiber/Fill Up Before You Fill Out – People who eat a lot of whole grains have an easier time managing their weight. Fiber fills you up before it fills you out weight-wise. Whole grains also have the added benefit of generally being lower in calories than refined grains and carbohydrates like white flour. Most Americans get less than half of the recommended 30 to 35 grams of fiber health experts recommend. The high fiber content of most fruits and vegetables makes them great and in addition, they are low in calories. Look for breads that say 100% whole wheat to make sure you getting the real thing.

Go Nuts – Good Fat, Fiber and Protein – Nuts are high in calories, but they are also a great source of protein, fiber, and monounsaturated fat, which is the good kind of fat. All three of these things help in weight loss. A small handful of walnuts or almonds can actually help you lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Try some in your salad, with a piece of fruit, or sprinkled in your cereal for an added taste of healthy flavor.

Got Milk? Calcium Fights Fat – Studies have shown calcium may inhibit the storage of fat, and it seems that causes weight loss largely from the midsection. (Great news for those with beer bellies!) You need the milk anyway for your bones, so it certainly doesn't hurt to drink it anyway. This research has been strictly on food, however, and not supplements. So if you take calcium supplements, you'll still need to drink milk, too. Women who received the largest amount of calcium from dairy foods also lost the most weight and body fat over two years, even without changing their exercise habits. Not a milk lover? You may be able to get similar benefits from soy. It contains many of the same properties as calcium.

Choosing a wide assortment of these right kinds of foods can help you lose weight. Some of the key things to look for are foods with a high water content, high-fiber foods, and calcium. All of these will help you feel full for longer periods of time with fewer calories and keep you from less snacking too.

Seek the opinion of your doctor before following of any diet treatment and regiment. Only a doctor can provide you with advice on what is safe and most effective for you.