The foods you choose to eat can make or break a diet. Nutrition research now shows that some foods can help you blast away your fat while keeping you full longer and raising your body’s metabolism so you burn more calories. These 10 foods will do just that and more!
Apples being sweet, help overcome your sweet cravings; and they are low in calories, fat, and sodium. They have a good amount of fibre which helps you feel full longer, and keeps you from snacking in between meals. Just be sure to chew your apple real well before swallowing, and buy organic so you can leave the peel on.
In addition to containing lots of heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fats, avocados are a terrific source of fibre. It reduces cholesterol levels, heals wounds, reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke and is good for your eyes and hair.
The secret of celery is very simple: it contains less calories and helps burn more than you eat. Celery mostly consists of water, so it’s not suitable for a celery-only diet, but great as part of a balanced diet.
It has been proven by many clinical studies that grapefruit helps weight loss. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Database, one half of a large grapefruit contains around 53 calories. Moreover, grapefruit is rich in fibre that may help stabilise your blood glucose levels. You can add grapefruit to your fruit salad, smoothies or drink a grapefruit juice.
Studies have shown that green tea not only is rich in antioxidants, it also helps boost your metabolism and aids weight loss!
Hot peppers like habaneros, jalapenos, and chipotles can actually help you to lose weight. They contain capsaicin which provides several benefits that relate to losing weight. Recent research also shows these hot peppers may actually help to prevent stomach problems like ulcers by killing the bacteria responsible.
A small handful of nuts contain a variety of nutrients like protein, healthy fats, essential vitamins and minerals. Besides they are also high in fibre meaning they will fill you up quickly, reducing your overall daily calorie intake. Many studies have shown that nut consumption have been linked to lower cholesterol, better heart health, weight control, and even a lower cancer risk.
Contrary to popular belief, peanut butter is not a junk food, but a good fat that aids fat loss. Not only does it taste great, it easily satisfies cravings and studies show that it even keeps them from coming at all.
It has been scientifically proven that omega-3 acts as a metabolism regulator. Unfortunately, Omega-3 is not produced by our bodies, but easily obtained from consuming fish (tuna, herring, salmon) and omega-3 supplements.
Greek yoghurt has almost twice as much protein as other yoghurts and with less sugar, it keeps you satisfied longer. Plus, you burn more calories digesting protein than carbs. Choose non-fat, low-fat, and low-sugar types.