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Best Weight Loss Friendly Foods on the planet.

  • USHealthJournal
  • May 11, 2017
  • 5 min read

  1. Salmon

Salmon are tasty, high in protein and satisfy your hunger for many hours using very few calories. All fish are not healthy for weight loss but salmons are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which helps to reduce inflammation, which in turn plays a huge role in reducing obesity and cardio-vascular diseases.

Salmon like any typical seafood are rich in iodine, iodine is responsible for the proper functioning of the thyroid glands and helps to improve and maintain metabolism.

  1. Cruciferous vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables include horseradish, cabbages, broccoli and cauliflowers and others. Like the leafy vegetables, they are high in fiber, and essential nutrients.

One more added nutrient content in cruciferous vegetables is that they are high in protein. A mixture of protein, and vitamins makes them nutrient-dense and filling and are the recipe for weight healthily.

  1. Lean beef and chicken Breast.

Meat has always been held responsible for weight gain and many diseases. Processed meat products such as bacon and sausages are guilty of these crimes but unprocessed meat bears no such risk.

Lean beef and chicken breast are unprocessed meat and high in protein. Protein is the most fulfilling of all the nutrients and a high protein diet will help you burn 80-100 more calories in a day. A high Protein diet your protein intake by 25-30%, cuts cravings by 60% and reduces late-night snacking behavior by 50%, a study has shown.

Protein is the answer to loose weight healthily.

  1. Boiled potatoes.

Boiled potatoes are packed with all the essential nutrients we need in small bits. Boiled potatoes scored the highest in satiety index, meaning boiled potatoes were the most hunger satisfying and filling of all the foods.

Eating boiled potatoes makes you naturally full and you end up eating less of other foods. They are high in potassium nutrient that plays an important role in blood pressure control.

  1. Tuna

In relation to lean meat, there’s a lean fish too. Tuna is a lean fish densely packed with protein.

This low-calorie diet has been famous among fitness models and body builders and is proven healthy food for weight loss. If you’re opting for tuna, then go for tuna canned in water, avoid tuna canned in oil.

  1. Beans and legumes

Black beans, lentils, kidney beans, chickpeas are very helpful for weight. They are rich in protein and fiber which makes you full even with a small proportion.

Beans and legumes contain compounds called flavonoids, which have been known to prevent storage of excess belly fat.

  1. Soups

A meal with a low energy density makes people eat fewer and also scores high on satiety index. Soups contain high water volume and you full easily.

Soups and soupy meals also contain diluted fats, high nutrients and low calories making it a perfect food for weight loss. Soupy food in comparison to solid food makes people feel more satiated and results in consumption of fewer calories.

  1. Chilies

Fresh Green chilies come with vitamin C (almost 6 times as in a single orange), dried chilies are rich in Vitamin A. They contain other nutrients such as dietary fiber that smoothens your bowel movements. The chili heat boosts up the fat-burning propensity of your body thus enhancing metabolism.

They contain a level of which block’s your body’s capability to absorb cholesterol, a leading cause disease and obesity.

  1. Cottage cheese

Dairy products dose of animal protein and calcium, which makes cottage cheese a great healthy snack to lower your body weight.

Eating plenty of cottage cheese, which is low in fat and carbohydrate, is a great way to increase your protein intake. The calcium present in it also helps in controlling your belly fat.

  1. Avocados

Avocados in relation to other fruits are very low in carbs but contain monounsaturated oleic acid (a type of fat) that helps to increase the nutrient uptake from other food sources.

They are high in water content and are best for breakfasts and with salads to help your weight loss.

  1. Nuts

Nuts are heavy in protein content and having a few nuts a day can make you feel full. They’re a perfect snack for between meals, nuts are blessed with good fats that control cholesterol levels. Nuts also contain high dietary fiber improving dietary function.

Nuts are high in calories so don’t eat a lot of them, eating few nuts between meals is a good way to increase protein intake of your body. Studies have also shown that people who eat nuts tend to be leaner and healthier thus proving its fat-lessening propensity.

  1. Apple Cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a popular supplement of culinary enthusiasts; it is used mainly for salad dressings, vinaigrettes or as an extra option for the .

Many studies done with vinegar has shown that pairing it with a high carb meal increases the feeling of fullness and reduces calories consumption in people by 200-275 calories a day.

Because of its weight loss benefits some people even dilute apple cider vinegar in water and drink it. Studies have also backed it by showing that having 15 or 20 ml of vinegar per day for 12 weeks caused weight loss by 2.6-3.7 pounds.

  1. Grape fruit

Grapefruits are the most popular food among dieters and researchers, with a showing that it has a relation to weight loss. Grapefruit high water volume and dietary fiber, which keeps you full for a very intake. It also contains antioxidants and vitamin C, which provides essential nutrients to your body.

Grapefruit contains compounds, which reduces insulin levels meaning your body can use food as a source of energy more efficiently.

  1. Fiber-loaded whole grains.

Whole grains have a bad rep in the fitness society because of its high carbohydrate and calorie content. Brown rice, oats, are notable whole grains that have low carbohydrate but a high fiber and nutrient content.

Brown rice, oats, have not gone through the grinding or processing which saves the fiber and nutrient content, avoid packaged and processed whole grains because they are high in carbohydrates.

  1. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that help in taking off excessive weight. Coconut oil is easy to digest and helps in functioning of the thyroid and the endocrine system. Moreover, the metabolic rate of the body is also improved by removing the stress on the pancreas, which leads to higher rate of burning fats.

Studies have shown that adding coconut oil reduces abdomen fat in men and women.So cook with coconut oil to reduce the belly fat.

  1. Apples

Good old apples, they are always here for any of your health needs. Apples have been proven beneficial for dental health, reducing cholesterol levels, reducing the risk diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and even cancer.

Apples have high fiber content, which helps in digestion and improves the satiety with very low calories. It also increases the growth of good bacteria in our digestive system that outweighs the mushrooming of bad bacteria which flourishes on junk food.

  1. Full-fat Yogurt

Full-fat yogurt like any other dairy product is high protein, and magnesium, which are essential for a nutritional, yet diet. It also contains probiotics, which are naturally occurring compounds, which the immune system and improves digestion and metabolism.

The calcium in yogurt signals the fat cells to produce less cortisol, a compound that is responsible for the of body fats. Include yogurts in your diet but always go for the Full-fat yogurt.

  1. A Fruity diet

It is well known that fruits are healthy; people who consume more fruits are healthier than people who don’t. Fruits are delicious and can be served in large proportions without having to worry about the calories.

Fruits have high fiber and water content to improve your hunger satisfaction levels and are important for a nutrient rich diet. It is an effective supplement to a weight loss diet.

 
 
 

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