Super Foods in the Daily Diet

One Potato, Two Potato for Weight Loss

Many people believe the diet myth that potatoes are fattening and are very high in calories.  Actually, they're very skinny and are one of the enduring vegetables for dieters.

Weight Loss Powers of Potatoes: A seven inch baked potato, plain of course, contains about 225 calories.  Potatoes tend to be filling and will stick with the dieter for a long while.

Weight Loss & Nutritional Notes for Potatoes: Potatoes are rich in potassium - about twice that of bananas.  They also supply a good dose of iron - and fiber power is boosted when the skin is included.

Men in Fur recommends that dieters bake their potatoes, then add salt, pepper and no calorie butter spray to cut on fat and calories while dieting.  Light sour cream and chives also make tasty additions - but watch the sour cream.

Types of Potatoes: Idaho, Russet, Bakers, New Potato, Red Potatoes, Goldrush.

Lettuce Lose Weight

Lettuce Superstitions: Many superstitions revolve around lettuce.  Some say that lettuce can turn one into a desirous love goblin.  Other superstitions tout  its ability to counter the effects from the over indulgence of wine.

Weight Loss Powers of Lettuce: Lettuce is naturally low in calories and contains virtually no fat. One cup of most varieties of lettuce contain 10 calories or less.  What a diet deal!

Weight Loss & Nutritional Notes for Lettuce: Lettuce offers a bit of fiber and tends to be filling - but that filled-up feeling doesn't last long. In addition, although lettuce is a Power Food for dieters, many foods combined with lettuce tend to be high in fat and calories.  Examples: grated cheeses, croutons, bacon bits and salad dressings.

Men in Fur recommends that dieters combine other natural foods when eating lettuce; processed foods that are added should be kept to a minimum for maximum weight loss benefits. Lettuce also makes a great natural wrapper for foods.

Types of Lettuce: Butterhead, Iceberg, Loose Leaf, Romaine, Mache.

Mushrooms for Weight Loss - Isn't Dieting Fungi!

Mushroom Powers and Superstitions: Many varieties of mushrooms are highly toxic, sometimes fatal. No matter how pretty a wild mushroom looks, look away unless you are schooled in the way of the mushroom.

Weight Loss Powers of Mushrooms: Mushrooms are naturally low in calories and contains virtually no fat. One cup of most varieties of mushrooms contain 45 calories or less.  What a diet deal!

Weight Loss & Nutritional Notes for Mushrooms: Some types of mushrooms may boost immunity.  One of the drawbacks of some types of mushrooms is the cost.  

Men in Fur recommends that dieters sautéed sliced mushrooms in non-stick, butter flavored cooking spray.

Add a little sea salt, a little cracked pepper and a dash of your favorite fresh or dried spice.

Types of Mushrooms: Portabello, Morel, Button, Oyster, Skullcap

Beet Weight Loss

Beet Powers and Superstitions and Diet Myths: The power of beets can be seen when individuals eat too many beets by turning urine to red.

Beets also rank at the top of the Vegetable Totem Pole when in comes to sugar content.

Weight Loss Powers of Beets: A 1/2 cup serving of beets contains about 25 calories.  Men in Fur sometimes pickles their beets by heating the beet juice with a bit of white vinegar and Splenda.  Chill until ice cold.

Weight Loss & Nutritional Notes for Beets: Beets are rich in potassium, folate and Vitamin C.

Types of Beets: Golden Beets, Detroit Red, Sugar Beets, Early Ball Reds, Early Egypt Beets.

Potato Powers and Superstitions and Diet Myths: The green sprouts on potatoes are toxic and should never be consumed.