Health Living and Beauty,

  When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s easy to focus on all the things you are denying yourself. Salty snacks and sweet treats can be had in moderation, but you can’t lose weight if you’re regularly consuming bottomless bags of chips, giant hot fudge sundaes and pasta slathered in butter-laden sauces. Dwelling on that can leave you feeling pretty glum. Time to change your outlook: Focus on what you  can  have. Whether you’re counting calories, simply avoiding unhealthy foods or following a different weight loss strategy, there are several foods that can be consumed in any amount without derailing your weight loss goals. Free foods In fact, the list ranges from A (asparagus) to Z (zucchini). Of course we’re talking about colorful vegetables, which are high in water and fiber content, not to mention vitamins and phytonutrients. In many weight-loss programs, non-starchy vegetables are considered free foods. “This is because they provide very few calories and lots of nutrition, includin