In fact, research shows a diet of less than 1,000 calories a day generally fails to provide the balanced nutrition your body needs
“Hormones send signals to the brain that influence our cravings, hunger and body weight,”
Losing Weight Safely and Sustainably“A great strategy is to use the plate method, where your plate is composed of half fruits and vegetables, a quarter of lean protein, and a quarter of fiber-filled carbohydrates,”
Lean protein sources like chicken, turkey and grass-fed lean beef help keep you full, decrease cravings and stabilize blood sugar, says Feit.
Eggs contain almost every essential vitamin (with the exception of Vitamin C), plus minerals like phosphorus, calcium and potassium.
Berries are high in fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C—all things that your body needs to function optimally, says Feit.