Are there really five best weight loss foods for men? You betcha there is!

But before I tell you what five foods to eat, we need to talk about some of the strange advice I'm seeing out there about how many meals per day you should be eating.



There are so many schools of thought, eat 8 small meals a day, eat six meals a day, eat four meals a day, eat three meals a day, it's enough to drive one crazy, we see all this conflicting advice about how many times a day you should be eating.



I eat the standard three meals per day, and a snack in the evening. That's it!



In the morning I like to get loaded with some protein and some fruit. I will have an egg micro waved with no added butter or fats and some tea or coffee with just a table-spoon of milk in it and NO SUGAR, use Stevia or Splenda instead.



Lunchtime I like a little bit more balanced meal, a protein, vegetables and a fruit.



For supper, I like to have protein, vegetables, fruit and. Then for a snack latter in the evening I may have a fruit smoothie.



So what foods would fill the bill so that we can eat three meals a day and have a snack in the evening?



Number One: Protein is the fuel that stokes your metabolism to lose more weight and add muscle instead of flab. Some examples of protein are, lean meats such as turkey, chicken, pork, beef, lamb, Tuna, white fish, walnuts and, eggs.



It's important to note that it's just as important how you cook your meat as it is to what kind of meat that you eat. No fried meats in butter or oil and no deep fried foods such as chicken patties, chicken wings, fish fries. What you need to do is grill your meat using no additional oils but its okay to add some seasoning. Just be careful that the seasoning you use isn't full of sugar that will defeat your diet. Try not to use any marinates as they often contain corn syrup, brown sugar or some other type of sugar.



Number Two: Fresh vegetables such as green beans, yellow squash, zucchini, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, tomatoes, bell peppers. There too many more to list so just check out your Grocers produce department. Vegetables contain many of the nutrients that the body needs to operate properly. They also contain fiber which is important for digestion.



Again its best to grill your veggies. Avoid steaming or boiling as it washes away many of the nutrients.



Eat at least 4 cups of Vegetables per day, ideally 2 cups with lunch and dinner.



Number Three: Some fruits to consider are apples, pears, peaches, bananas, pineapple, blueberries, strawberries, and again check out your grocers produce department. Always eat fresh fruit if possible, most canned fruits are packed in tons of sugar water and that's not good for a diet.



Number Four: Eliminate Carbohydrates! Potatoes, breads, pasta and rice, cereals, they are usually loaded with sugar and other undesirable chemicals. Carbohydrates are mainly starches and they and the undesirable chemicals are quickly stored by the body as fat especially if are sedentary and you're not eating enough Lean protein and veggies. Absolutely no fried carbs such as hash browns or French fries.



Number Five: Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurts can be beneficial in general. But dairy products are often full of fat and tons of added sugars. You have to really cut down on the dairy unless you are in an intense workout program to compensate for consuming them.