Food StructureChapter 5: Fueling the Engine

What are the best foods for fat loss?

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Answer

The best foods share three qualities: high protein, high fiber, low caloric density.

Tier 1 — The Anchors (eat daily):

Chicken breast — 31 g (1.1 oz) protein / 165 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)

White fish (cod, tilapia) — 20 g (0.7 oz) protein / 82 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Eggs — 13 g (0.5 oz) protein / 155 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz) (excellent amino profile)

Greek yogurt (plain) — 10 g (0.4 oz) protein / 59 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Tier 2 — The Slow Fuel (carbs):

Oats — fiber-rich, slow release, keeps insulin calm

Sweet potato — complex carbs, keeps you full

Lentils/beans — protein + fiber + carbs in one package

Brown rice — steady energy, pairs with everything

Tier 3 — The Volume (fill the plate):

Broccoli, spinach, zucchini — massive volume, almost zero calories

Peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms — adds flavor and micronutrients

The rule: Build every meal as: Protein + Slow Fuel + Volume. Done.

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