The 20 Foods Dr. Phil Says We Have To Eat Now
Folks, we're getting so good at following Dr. Phil's advice, we're starting to read his mind!
The doc's latest prescription for America is the 20 "key foods" named in his best-selling book The 20/20 Diet. Amazingly, every single food is something a home cook thought to make before Dr. Phil suggested it.
1) Coconut Oil
Dr. Phil says: "Made up of medium-chain triglycerides...the body burns as fuel almost entirely." Here's 28 recipes that use coconut oil, like this Quinoa Pilaf with Shredded Chicken.
2) Cod
Dr. Phil says: "Low-calorie, delicious type of white fish that is highly versatile in recipes." Not to mention fast—see how to cook flavorful cod in just 10 minutes.
3) Eggs
Dr. Phil says: "Have a tendency to 'stick to your ribs.'" He means that when you eat eggs in the morning, you feel fuller all day. This Mexican dish should do the trick.
4) Whey protein
Dr. Phil says: "Potential for appetite suppression and weight loss in overweight individuals." Protein powder is an easy add to smoothies.
5) Prunes
Dr. Phil says: "High in fiber."
Ha, just kidding Doc. Prunes are good to snack, or use them as part of a dried fruit salad.
6) Leafy greens
Dr. Phil says: "Cruise around the produce section...and try out a new leafy green." Then take a look at 6 Simple Ways to Make Green Salads Awesome.
7) Apples
Dr. Phil says: "Fiber-filled and delicious."
8) Chickpeas
Dr. Phil says: "Naturally filling due to high amounts of protein and fiber." When you roast them they get super-crunchy.
9) Tofu
Dr. Phil says: "You'll be surprised at just how versatile it is." Check out all the tofu dinners home cooks have already come up with.
10) Green Tea
Dr. Phil says: "Has been shown to increase thermogenesis*" Of course you can just drink it, but this fruity pick-me-up mixes green tea with pineapple.
11) Mustard
Dr. Phil says: "A low-calorie and delicious way to flavor your foods." And if you're going to be using so much, how about making your own?
12) Walnuts
Dr. Phil says: "Boast high plant-based omega-3 fatty acid content." When you aren't poppin' walnuts as a snack, use them to add texture to salad.
13) Olive oil
Dr. Phil says: "May support heart health and cognitive activity." Olive oil is the key to flash-blasting—the quick trick that makes broccoli irresistible.
14) Almonds
Dr. Phil says: "Have been shown to increase our sense of fullness."
15) Lentils
Dr. Phil says: "Inexpensive nutritional powerhouses." And delicious in soups and stews like this one.
16) Peanut butter (natural)
Dr. Phil says: "A healthy source of fat to fuel your body." But also can get a little boring. Here's 14 unique peanut butter sandwiches, like Elvis' favorite, Peanut Butter and Banana.
17) Pistachios
Dr. Phil says: "You have to work a little to eat them, but it's so worth it." The idea here is not not eat them in a recipe, but rather as a snack food.
18) Raisins
Dr. Phil says: "(A study shows) eating raisins ... reduces hunger." And they can go in a peanut butter sandwich too!
19) Nonfat yogurt
Dr. Phil says: "A nutritional all-star." And a healthy part of this complete breakfast.
20) Rye
Dr. Phil says: "Has been show to increase the feeling of lasting fullness." Have a slice or two of this bread with dinner.
*Foods that increase thermogenesis make you feel full longer.