Delicious foods that help you diet? It sounds too good to be true
No doubt: Weight loss comes down to simple math. You have to eat fewer calories than you burn.
No doubt: Weight loss comes down to simple math. You have to eat fewer calories than you burn.
"Certain foods can help you shed body weight," says
Heather Mangieri, RD, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
"because they help you feel full longer and help curb cravings."
Salmon fish
Oily fish like salmon is incredibly healthy.
It is also very satisfying, keeping you full for many hours
with relatively few calories.
Salmon is loaded with high quality protein, healthy fats and
also contains all sorts of important nutrients.
Fish, and seafood in general, supplies a significant amount
of iodine.
This nutrient is necessary for proper function of the
thyroid, which is important to keep the metabolism running optimally.
Studies show that a huge number of people in the world aren’t
getting all the iodine they need.
Salmon is also loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, which have
been shown to help reduce inflammation, which is known to play a major role in
obesity and metabolic disease.
Mackerel, trout, sardines, herring and other types of oily
fish are also excellent.
Walnuts
As quoted by sciencedaily.com , according to U.S researcher,
Joe Vinson of the University of Scranton, "Walnuts rank above peanuts,
almonds, pecans, pistachios and other nuts. A handful of walnuts contains
almost twice as much antioxidants as an equivalent amount of any other commonly
consumed nut" This weight loss food tastes delicious and low in
cholesterol. While consuming this weight loss food one needs to remember that
these are high calorie food that needs to be eaten in moderation.
Just when you are sitting for you meal add this weight loss
foods to your salads, they will add crunch and taste to your boring veggie!
Spinach
This green veggie is rich in fiber, water, antioxidants,
vitamins K and A, and minerals like magnesium, potassium, and iron. All this
just in 10 calories per cup of this amazing weight loss food! One bowl of
spinach will make you feel fuller and stab your food craving in your stomach
itself. Spinach also helps in curing constipation, being a good source of
fibre. It cleanses the digestive tract.
Nutritive Value per 100gms of edible portion
Calories ( kcal): 26
Proteins (gms): 2
Carbohydrates(gms): 2.9
Fat( gms): 0.7
Iron( mg): 1.14
Soups
As mentioned above, meals and diets with a low energy density
tend to make people eat fewer calories.
Most foods with a low energy density are those that contain
lots of water, such as vegetables and fruits.
But you can also just add water to your food… by making a
soup.
Some studies have shown that eating the exact same food,
except made in a soup instead of as solid food, makes people feel more satiated
and eat significantly fewer calories
Nuts
Despite being high in fat, nuts are not inherently fattening.
They’re an excellent snack, containing balanced amounts of
protein, fiber and healthy fats.
Studies have shown that eating nuts can improve metabolic
health and even cause weight loss.
Population studies have also shown that people who eat nuts tend
to be healthier, and leaner, than the people who don’t.
Just make sure not to go overboard, as they are still pretty
high in calories. If you tend to binge and eat massive amounts of nuts, then it
may be best to avoid them.
Chili Pepper
Eating chili peppers may be useful on a weight loss diet.
They contain a substance called capsaicin, which has been
shown to help reduce appetite and increase fat burning in some studies.
This substance is even sold in supplement form and is a
common ingredient in many commercial weight loss supplements.
One study showed that eating 1 gram of red chilli pepper
reduced appetite and increased fat burning in people who didn’t regularly eat
peppers.
However, there was no effect in people who were accustomed to
eating spicy food, indicating that some sort of tolerance can build up.
