When you are trying to lose weight, it is not enough for you to just cut back on the amount of food you take in or the frequency of your meals. Some people think that they're cutting back wisely when they're skipping breakfast, just having a bowl of dressing-free salad for lunch, and then having a cheese sandwich for dinner. That certainly doesn't sound like the most healthful food selection ever planned, and it certainly isn't enough to sustain you throughout the day, plus, a poor diet like this only guarantees that you'll regain the weight you lost once you start eating normally again. A well balanced meal is always the best way for you to lose weight and still stay healthy at the same time.

What constitutes a well balanced meal anyway? In case you have forgotten, it is the right mix of foods with the appropriate amount of nutrients like carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, protein, and fat--yes, even fat, because fat isn't the enemy in food, and there are important kinds of fat that can keep you healthy. Even if you're not on the HCG diet, looking at HCG diet recipes can help you figure out how best to create that perfect balance of nutrients to help you eat healthfully, and maybe even help you plan your meals right, too.

Breakfast is one meal you should never skip, since it fuels you up for the day after a night of sleeping and also kickstarts your metabolism. A breakfast of two eggs and whole wheat toast plus a bowl of fruit or a glass of orange juice already provides you with a significant number of protein and vitamins. Some HCG diet recipes also recommend a fruit bowl packed with bananas, strawberries, pineapple, and blueberries for breakfast.

Your lunch has to be substantial as well, and a palm-sized piece of meat, grilled or steamed vegetables or a salad, and brown rice or wild rice will be a good meal for you to try. The palm-sized meat, depending on the size of your own, is important, since it has been found that that is the ideal serving size of meat for everyone.

Come dinnertime, you don't have to load up as much, and could very well do with a salad with some croutons, olive oil dressing, and a few strips of grilled chicken, or perhaps a bowl of steamed asparagus and broccoli drizzled with olive oil. If you are to have any snacks, unsalted nuts like almonds and peanuts can help keep hunger at bay. Such meals can go a long way towards helping you lose weight, without leaving you feeling starved.