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11 Foods to Eat to Lose Weight Naturally

Weight gain has become a common problem these days. It may be due to the increase in the consumption of junk foods, our daily hectic life, increase in stresses, irregular meal habits and so on. There are in numerous reasons for weight gain.

Food to eat to lose weight naturally
Food to eat to lose weight naturally

There are also in-numerous ways to lose the weight too. Every method has its own pros and cons. There are weight loss friendly foods which help you to lose weight naturally. Today we will see one such method which is totally natural and will have no side effects on your body.

11 Weight loss friendly Foods to Lose Weight Naturally 


1. Eggs


Egg is one of my favorite foods. I eat it regularly but when I came to know that it helps to lose weight it was a kind of surprise for me and at the same time I felt happy. We humans if we get something extra that we didn't except, it's gives us an immense satisfaction and pleasure.

Eggs are rich in protein, fats and essential nutrients. Eating eggs in the breakfast helps us to lose weight. This is due to the fact that eggs are rich in proteins. They make you feel fuller with a very low amount of calories. As a result you don't feel hungry any time soon. Eating eggs also helps you to lose belly fat.

2. Berries


All the types of berries such as strawberries, blue berries and their other varieties helps you to lose weight. Berries are low in calories and are densely packed in nutrients and antioxidants. They contain less sugar than most other fruits. Thus they help to curb your overall calorie requirement by slowing the digestion process.

3. Watermelon


Watermelon not only quenches our thirst but also helps us to lose body weight. Watermelon is rich in flavonoids. The flavonoid compounds are said to reduce fat storage genes in our body. As a result people who eat the food rich in flavonoids don't gain weight in the long run.

4. Green Leafy Vegetables


Including green leafy vegetables such as spinach in your diet will help you to lose weight. Leafy vegetables are rich in fiber but at the same time they are low in carbohydrates and calories. The fibers in leafy vegetables give you a feeling of being full.

Leafy vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and many other nutrients. Studies have shown that the calcium present in leafy vegetables aid in the burning of the fats in our body and thus help to reduce obesity.

5. Avocados


Avocados are rich in potassium, fiber, monounsaturated fatty acid and phytochemicals. However they are also rich in calories when compared to other fruits and vegetables. Then you might ask why to eat avocados. The reason is that the high calories in avocados are balanced out by the superb combination of fat and fiber present in them which help you to slim down. People who eat avocados regularly have lower waist circumference, body mass index (BMI) and body weight.
 

6. Salmon


The list for the best foods to eat to lose weight naturally could not be completed without adding any sea food. Salmon is a fish which is rich in high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids and iodine.

Salmon being a fatty fish makes your stomach full with a relatively low amount of calories. Also the iodine present in it is necessary for proper thyroid function which helps to keep your metabolism running smoothly. The omega-3 acid in salmon helps to reduce inflammation which in turn plays a major role in controlling obesity.





7. Almonds


When we hear the name of almond, the first think to come in our mind is memory. From childhood we have heard eating almond will give you a sharp memory. Being rich in proteins they are a good source of fiber. Instead of having unhealthy snacks during the breaks of offices, schools, colleges and whichever place you are at; it is good to have a handful of almonds. Almonds make you feel fuller and hence you can avoid the unhealthy meals which might give you health problems in future.

8. Cabbage


You all might be aware of cabbage; the cooked food in our lunch boxes once in a while. While it seems dry for the lunch but it's quite helpful to lose weight. You can have it raw in the salads and Chinese foods; it tastes quite great. Cabbage is very low in calories. It is rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants. All these properties make it a perfect choice as a food to eat to lose weight naturally.

9. Bananas


Bananas are the common man's fruit. Bananas are best known for the potassium they contain but they also contain a resistant starch, which is digested very slowly by your body making you feel fuller.

10. Boiled Potatoes


Potatoes have high potassium content which plays a very important role in blood pressure control.
Boiled potatoes when allowed to cool for sometime will develop high amounts of resistant starch, a fiber-like substance which helps to lose weight.

11. Broccoli


Broccoli has lots of fiber. It will make your stomach full with relatively low amount of calories. It is a great source of calcium. As we have already mentioned above that calcium helps to reduce body weight. Broccoli also has cancer-fighting compounds which makes it a must; for your diet.

Other foods to eat to lose weight are:


Apples

Artichokes

Salsa

Quinoa

Mushrooms

Carrots

Lentils

Olive Oil

Nuts

Pepper

Oatmeal

Yogurt

Edamame

Goat Meat

Beans

Kale

Cloves

Dark Chocolate

Figs

Swiss Chard

Whole Grains

Pistachios

Sweet Potato

Green Tea

Stone Crab

Coconut Oil

Peanut Butter

Black Coffee

Garlic

Ginger Root

Mustard

Grapefruit

Asparagus

Tuna

Cauliflower

Lentils

Pears

Nutmeg

Tangerines

Plantains

Pumpkin

Dates

Vinegar

Cinnamon

Vanilla

Duck

Pomegranates

Rutabaga

Sweet Corn

Hope you got to know the list of "weight loss friendly food". Do not shy to share it with your friends.

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