1. Green tea
Green tea has the incredible power to shift your fat-fighting
metabolism into high gear. Research suggesting that exercisers who drink green
tea lose twice as much weight as those who don't. The benefits of green tea
shouldn't be lessened by the addition of flavors. However, if the flavoring
includes sugar, it may contain more calories than unflavored teas.
2. Olive oil
Olive oil has long been touted as healthy – now it’s also being
credited with aiding weight loss and preventing cancer. It has scientifically
proven medicinal and weight-loss properties, which can be sourced by having
three tablespoons or about 50ml of olive oil a day.
3. Broccoli
Adding more broccoli to your diet will help you with weight loss
because it is a low-calorie food that can help you fill up quickly. Broccoli's
high fiber levels and water content add volume to your meal without adding empty
calories, so you can eat, not be hungry and still lose weight. It's also an easy
low-calorie snack.
4. Lettuce
With a mere 60–70 calories per pound, lettuce is high on the
list of diet-friendly foods. Romaine lettuce alone is a great source of B
vitamins, folic acid, and manganese, which helps regulate blood sugar and is
essential for proper immune system function.
5. Spinach
Tender and flavorful, this leafy green is rich in iron, folic
acid, and vitamin K. It also contains disease-fighting antioxidants
beta-carotene and vitamin C, as well as the phytochemical lutein, which protects
eyes against age-related macular degeneration. It can be lightly sauté with
shredded carrot, sliced mushrooms, and garlic for a savory omelet
filling.
6. Almonds
Eat a handful of almonds, in place of your regular
snack. They are low in calories, making them perfect for a quick and
easy weight loss snack. It has healthy amount of fiber, which will satisfy your
hunger, so you feel fuller for longer. Add almonds to your
breakfast to fill your stomach and keep you energised and full until
your next snack or lunchtime.
7. Cinnamon
Cinnamon helps
prevent increased storage of fat and enables you to lose weight. It influences
the manner in which sugar is metabolized by the body and prevents the
transformation of the metabolized sugar into fat. Cinnamon also delays the
passing of food from the stomach into the intestine. Hence, you feel satisfied
for a longer time and eat less.
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