She Lost 49 Pounds at 43 Without Dieting, Here Are 10 Foods She Buys to Keep It Off
Do you want to lose weight but aren't sure what to buy at the store? Ruth Soukup is a midlife health and mindset coach who personally lost almost 50 pounds. She regularly shares her tips and tricks with her hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers. In a new post, she reveals her shopping list. "I struggled with my weight for years before I finally stopped dieting and instead just focused on balancing my hormones. In the process, I lost 49 pounds, kept it off, and have now helped thousands of other women do the same through my TAS program. So here's what my grocery list typically includes," she writes.
Animal Protein
The first item on her list is animal protein. "Lots of eggs, beef, chicken, pork, and fish! I aim for at least 100g. of protein a day, which pretty much means meat at every meal," she says. According to clinical trials, consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight (BW) but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass (FFM) in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets.
Healthy Fat
Next up, she shops for healthy fat. "Avocado oil, EVOO, and butter, but also full fat dairy—heavy cream, cream cheese, cheese, sour cream, greek yogurt, and cottage cheese. And bacon, of course!" she says.
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Fresh Produce
She also makes sure to stock up on fresh produce. "Lots of broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, asparagus, bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, carrots, Brussels Sprouts, and avocado, along with lemons, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries," she writes.
Fermented Food
Next up? Fermented foods. "My favorite is kimchi, but I'll also do fresh sauerkraut or kefir," she says. Why eat these types of food? Experts maintain they are great for the gut.
Starches
She also buys starches. "I don't tend to eat a ton of starchy food, but I do love real sourdough bread, which I order online, and I also like to have potatoes or jasmine rice on hand in case I need it," she writes.
Pantry Staples
She also shops for pantry staples. "I don't do too much shopping in the center aisles, except for a few basic staples or items I need for a specific recipe—things like almond flour, monk fruit sweetener, canned tomatoes, natural peanut butter, vinegar, seasonings, etc," she says.
Red Wine
Red wine is on her list. "Usually whatever brand is on sale at Publix!" she exclaims. "Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy," says the Mayo Clinic. "The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent coronary artery disease, the condition that leads to heart attacks."
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Her Food Haul Keeps Her Fueled Up
Overall, she maintains that her shopping list helps keep her fueled up without feeling like she is missing out on anything. "Lots of protein, lots of healthy fat. Zero deprivation," she says.
And, Here Is What She Doesn't Buy
"So what don't I buy regularly? I pretty much avoid anything with added sugar, refined starches, and most processed foods, as those tend to wreak havoc on your hormones," she concludes. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
