Aside from drinking plenty of water, getting enough sleep, and regularly
exercising, eating the right foods can go a long way in helping you lose
weight. These foods are typically packed with fiber, healthy fats, and
metabolism-boosting properties that help you feel full. Here are 11 of the top
foods to help you lose weight.
1. Apples
Can’t wait until lunch or dinner to eat? No problem! Snack on an apple to
keep your energy levels steady and your appetite at bay, and to help prevent
you from overeating during your next meal. This sweet, antioxidant-rich fruit
is great to take on the go, and can be enjoyed in many tasty ways.
2. Almonds
As the most nutritionally-dense nut, almonds are the perfect snack to
keep with you when you’re out and about and need a simple pick-me-up.
Prepare serving-sized baggies full of whole almonds and keep them in places
where you would most likely need them (i.e., car, purse, desk drawer).
3. Avocados
Many shy away from this green beauty due to its high fat content,
but that’s what makes this fruit so amazing! Avocados are full of heart-smart
monounsaturated fats to promote vitamin and mineral absorption, and they are
also rich in fiber, vitamin K, potassium and folate.
4. Eggs
Hard-boiled, sunny side up, or scrambled, eggs are one of the healthiest
proteins you can include in your diet because they contain small portions of
almost every essential vitamin and mineral. A
study in the International Magazine of Obesity showed that
those who ate a 340-calorie egg breakfast five days a week for eight weeks lost
65 percent more weight than those who ate a bagel breakfast that had the same
amount of calories.
5. Kale
A chopped cup of this leafy green has 34 calories and about 1.3 grams of
fiber on top of a hefty amount of iron and calcium
6. Oats
Not only does the soluble fiber in oats help you feel full longer, but it
also regulates your blood glucose levels, which delivers a steady stream of
energy rather than a short-lived boost. Start your day off with a bowl of this
hearty grain with a pinch of cinnamon and you’re good to go.
7. Quinoa
These tiny brown seeds are super nutritious and perfect to eat when you need
a quick jolt of energy. They are naturally gluten-free, have lots of fiber, and
provide twice the protein of grains, which help keep you full for a long
time.
8. Broccoli
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli pack in a crazy amount of
nutritional power in just a few calories per bite. The high water and fiber
content help you feel full and increase your body’s ability to burn fat by
nearly 30 percent.
9. Dark Chocolate
Snacking on a serving-sized square of this dark antioxidant treat may help
curb your appetite and cut unhealthy cravings throughout the day, according to
researchers at the University of Copenhagen. So go ahead and indulge a little.
10. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes contain complex carbohydrates that work to keep you full and
promote portion control, and similar to other vegetables in this
family that contains starch, it also gives you a slow and steady increase
in energy. This vegetable is fabulous and can be enjoyed in many ways.
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