Nutritionist shares five core foods to eat for weight loss

Nutritionist shares ‘secret formula for weight loss’ – body will ‘shed’ fat (Image: GETTY)Leanne Ward, a nutritionist and dietitian from Brisbane has spoken out about the best way to lose weight – without going on a restrictive diet. She revealed her ‘secret formula’ to fat loss is about focusing on what you can add to meals, instead of removing. The expert took to Instagram to share her top tips. In a video, Leanne said main meals should contain a high-fibre carbohydrate, a lean protein and a healthy fat. There should also be three or more colourful vegetables on the plate and a small treat to finish.Rather than extreme dieting, Leanne believes eating a balanced diet will result in long-term, sustainable fat loss and a healthy body. READ MORE: Sue Cleaver lost 3st by following popular diet that includes alcohol’If the thought of doing something to help you lose weight makes you cringe.. stop!’ She advised. Leanne said you have to see yourself following a lifestyle and making healthy choices ‘for at least 12 months to create a sustainable habit out of it’. Otherwise, ‘there’s no real point doing it as any weight you lose doing the strict behaviour means you’re likely to regain it again the second you stop doing the behaviour’.She, like many women, was a yo-yo dieter but soon realised that ‘adding in more filling whole foods and allowing the treats in smaller amounts (instead of restricting then bingeing on them) was the key to balance long term’. DON’T MISS…Three hairstyles to avoid or risk ‘adding years to your face’ [EXPERT]Key reason Meghan Markle regularly chose green outfits for engagements [STYLE]Boy George’s staggering net worth from 40-year music career [NEWS]For nuts, nuts, seeds and legumes the dietician suggests nut mixes, tinned chickpeas and lentil soups. Wholegrain carbohydrates are also a must, including brown rice, quinoa and high-fibre pasta. Finally, dairy and alternatives including probiotic yoghurt, cottage cheese and tofu should also be consumed as well as meat and alternative protein sources including salmon and eggs.