Eat your way to a fabulous, slim figure - The statement sounds
ironical, but it is true. Selected foods items in your kitchen help maintain a
steady weight in addition to fulfilling the body's nutritional requirements.
Here's a list of super foods for guaranteed, safe weight loss.
Grapefruit:
Grapefruit has been the focus of many weight loss studies. It was observed that persons who ate half a grapefruit before meals lost 3.6 pounds in 12 weeks. Grapefruit has an ample amount of fibre and proteins but very few calories. It prevents fat build up by interfering with insulin synthesis in the body. Grapefruit lowers insulin (responsible for the formation of fatty deposits) in the blood. Because of this, it is also known to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Grapefruits are also rich in water.
Apple:
The practice of eating an
apple before meals controls your calorie intakes at every meal. The fibre in
apples takes longer to digest and thus keeps you full. The fat fighting
antioxidants in apples will also help to get rid of belly fat.
Oats:
A bowl of oats for breakfast could be one of the best weight loss tips. Oats abound in dietary fibre. It keeps you feeling full. It enhances body metabolism and speeds up fat burning.
Avocados:
Not all fats cause weight gain. Avocados supply the body with healthy fat. Its
rich fibre content creates a feeling of fullness. The compound Oleic acid in
avocados discourages hunger.
Salmon:
The omega-3 fatty acids present in salmon make it an effective
weight loss tool. Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats. These fats rev up
metabolism and help the body to burn larger quantities of stored fat. Also,
salmon servings provide lean protein without adding calories.
Black Beans:
A cup of black beans makes up half of the body's daily requirement for fibre. Also, it adds around 15g of proteins. Protein and fibre make a very good combination. They keep you satiated for a longer period of time.
Green Tea:
Among the beverages, green tea is the most beneficial when it
comes to weight loss. Green tea contains a compound called polyphenols.
Polyphenols help to get rid of triglycerides in the body. It also boosts
endurance and stamina.
Blueberries
Tiny though they are,
blueberries are then loaded with antioxidants especially fat-cell fighting
antioxidants. Blueberries prevent fatty build up in fat cells. A small cup of
blueberries supplies the body 4g of fibre and only 80 calories. In the berry family,
raspberries and Acai berries are also touted as super foods for weight loss.
Pears:
Pears contain 5g of dietary fibre that is 15% of the recommended daily intake. Pears should be eaten with the skin as the skin contains most of the fibre the fruit boasts of. Other benefits include lowered risk of a stroke.
Eggs:
Sounds surprising we know, but as a matter of fact eggs also
feature in our list of diet weight loss tips. Eggs are packed with proteins
that curb your appetite and keep a tab on your calorie intake.
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