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17 Food To Lose Weight Easily

When you are on a diet you know that you should avoid certain foods and our tips will actually help you lose weight. Here’s a list of the 17 best things to eat when you are serious about slimming down. 1. Chili peppers Red and green chilies have an organic compound called capsaicin, which acts […]

When you are on a diet you know that you should avoid certain foods and our tips will actually help you lose weight.

Here’s a list of the 17 best things to eat when you are serious about slimming down.

  • 1. Chili peppers

Red and green chilies have an organic compound called capsaicin, which acts as a natural appetite suppressant. This will help you when you want to control your appetite and avoid overeating. Capsaicin also increase your metabolic rate. This will help you lose excess weight by assisting you to burn more calories in a day. Habanero peppers have the most amounts of capsaicin. So spice up your recipes!!

  • 2. Quinoa

Quinoa is one of the best whole grain foods. Eating a bowl of quinoa gives your body a healthy dose of fiber and protein and keeps you feeling full for the whole day. The fiber helps you get rid of waste and the protein provides for muscle growth.

  • 3. Dark Chocolate

Desserts and any form of sweets are to be avoided at all costs, not only for the obvious weight gain they but also for the numerous unfortunate health consequences. Sugar is bad for health – PERIOD – If you naturally have a sweet tooth you can indulge in dark organic chocolate instead. Compared with other types of chocolates, dark chocolates have lesser fat content and pack lesser calories.

  • 4. Buckwheat pasta

Buckwheat pasta are an even better alternative to whole grain pasta since it has lower calories and contains more protein. It takes the same time to cook as rice and best when prepared with red sauce and topped with veggies.

  • 5. Homemade salsa

You can pair homemade fresh salsa with almost any dish. They add more flavor and zing to your meals, add veg and fresh herbs to your diet and should not have much calories if you choose the right ingredients. You can use salsa for dips in potatoes, veggie sticks, fish and pasta. Ditch your mayonnaise dips, cheese toppings and the likes. Beware of processed tomatoes salsa, full of additives and added sugar. Internet provides an endless content of healthy recipes and you can become creative. Homemade salsa is a great way to combine the delicious flavours of vegetables such as tomatoes, red pepper, organic olive oil and fresh herbs. What you will invest in time doing your delicious salsa, you will get back in health, creativity and flavours.

  • 6. Kefir

Kefir is creamy, bubbly and has a yogurt like consistency. Kefir boasts 30-56 strains of healthy bacteria for the gut. Kefir will provide you with sustained protection and nutrition improving your overall metabolism.

  • 7. Cinnamon

This ages old spice has the natural ability to positively influence you blood sugar levels. This acts in such a way that your appetite is naturally suppressed when you eat foods that contain cinnamon. You can control your food cravings and ultimately lose weight with this magical spice.

  • 8. Pureed vegetables

The addition of pureed veggies in your food will greatly help your diet plan and overall health. This will add bulk but lesser fat and overall calorie content to any dish. Ideally you steam the veg before mixing them in a blender. Purees authorise creativity, you can mix diverse veggies such as cauliflowers and broccoli for examples, add a dash of olive oil, spices.

  • 9. Eggs

This is the perfect breakfast food. Fluffy but packed with protein. Eggs provide the perfect energy and fullness that will last you until lunchtime.

  • 10. Apple Cider Vinegar

Health and nutrition literature praise the endless wonders of apple cider vinegar. Add a dash of vinegar and olive oil to any salad and you get a ton of flavor. You can also use more of this in marinating meat dishes.

  • 11. Nuts

This is the best healthy snack food that you can ever find. Eat more nuts instead of chips or any other junk food. Chips are just empty calories. Nuts such as almonds, peanuts and walnuts are the best snack choice. Brazil nuts are packed with selenium. Just make sure that you eat them moderately since they also contain saturated fat.

  • 12. Grapefruits

One the most traditional breakfast foods. Grapefruit is high in vitamins, high in fiber and cleans your palate in the morning. It also acts as a natural appetite suppressant. Verify with your doctor if you may have certain medication that does not pair well with grapefruit.

  • 13. Chia seeds

These have recently gained popularity since they contain a large amount of omega three fatty acids, have significant amounts of calcium and can actually help in decreasing blood sugar levels. This is a perfect diet food.

  • 14. Lentils

These should be required for any diet plan. Many testimonies and studies have indicated that those who eat lentils have been to able to reach their diet goals.

  • 15. Sweet Potatoes

This is another perfect snack food. They are packed with flavor and nutrition. Freshly baked sweet potatoes have an appetizing aroma that does not need any unhealthy condiments such as butter or cheese.

  • 16. Goji berries

This is one of the most effective appetite suppressors. A spoonful of goji berries has only 35 calories but contains loads of amino acids. You will feel full for the rest of the day.

  • 17. Beans

Still another example of a food that will provide you with nutrients and keep you full and is also very versatile. You can make them into soups, stews and even into pies and pastries. You can even whip up a low fat burrito with peppers, onions, brown rice and beans.

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Vina Buenaflor

Written by Vina Buenaflor

Writes about nutrition, health and wellness. Currently on an Action Plan to place in a triathlon by 2016.


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