Everyone told you that there is no losing weight without eating less and handed you a long list of "foods to avoid". No wonder you ended up believing that eating and slimming belonged to two different worlds. This in fact is far from the truth because certain foods can actually promote weight loss. And we are not talking of any miracle herbs. These are common foods that have been found to be helpful in weight loss when eaten judiciously as a part of an overall balanced diet.
Nuts
Nuts are one of the most high calorie foods around. Yet, nutritionists confirm that diet plans that include a small helping of nuts are generally more successful than the ones that don't.
How it works: Nuts work by giving you a good dose of protein and fiber that stabilizes blood sugar. Almonds and walnuts are particularly good as they contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which triggers fat breakdown. Moreover, they are a tasty ready-to-eat snack that you can enjoy instead of cookies and fried savories. However, do limit your daily intake to a fistful (15 to 20 nuts) a day.
Eggs
Eggs are remarkably good when it comes to taste, nutrition, and overall satisfaction compared to calories consumed. Having an egg for breakfast has been found to be great for people trying to lose weight.
How it works: Eggs are full of proteins that take time to digest. This curbs hunger and helps people eat less during the course of the day. An average egg has just about 75 calories. Have it boiled to avoid any additional calories and you have a tasty and nutritious breakfast.
Yogurt
Some dieters make the mistake of completely eliminating dairy from diet. However, dieters who eat two to three serves of low-fat yogurt a day have been seen to lose more weight.
How it works: Yogurt is full of calcium, and researchers believe that calcium may be important for burning fat. Calcium supplements do not have a similar effect, so yogurt maybe having some other factors as well that we are currently not aware of. Low calcium diets trigger the release of calcitriol, a hormone that promotes fat storage.
Fish
Fish is full of omega-3 fatty acids that are great for your heart. These same good fatty acids can also help your weight loss efforts.
How it works: Omega-3 fatty acids increase insulin sensitivity which helps increase muscle mass. More muscle mass means a greater ability to burn fat. Better insulin sensitivity also helps reduce tummy fat.
Oranges and Tomatoes
Oranges and berries such as strawberry can help your body burn more fat. Tomatoes can be helpful for reducing fat in more ways than one.
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