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10 Best foods for a healthy weight loss regimen

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The new slimming technique is to eat to shed those extra pounds. It is true that you can eat to slim down. A good weight loss regime should include foods such as various kinds of nuts, fruits, salads, olive oil, yogurt, fresh fruits and vegetables. These sinfully tasty treats are not just great slimming tools but are healthy and satisfying as well. They offer a balance of fiber, anti-oxidants and all the essential nutrients which are fundamental for maintaining a healthy body. Research has proven that there are various super foods that help in losing weight. Including these foods in the daily diet will ensure a health body and a healthy mind.

Pears

A medium sized pear weighing about 5.6 grams delivers a good dose of fiber. Fibrous foods help in keeping you satisfied for a longer period and you feel full for a considerably longer time. Research by a Brazilian team states that including pears in the daily diet helps in losing more weight than consuming oat cookies on a daily basis, even though both the foods have almost the same amount of calories. Mature pears can be sliced and eaten with a low fat yogurt dip as a snack or one can toss them in salads. Poached peaches as dessert are also loved by many.

Low fat yogurt

Fresh, low fat, unsweetened and unflavored yogurt is often referred to as the most ideal food by many dietitians. Plain yogurt is full of carbohydrates, proteins and some amount of fat. Consuming yogurt makes one feel less hunger and it does so by keeping the blood sugar on steady levels. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville in a study found that people who included plain yogurt in their low-calorie diet plan lost almost 61 percent more overall fat and about 81 percent belly fat as compared to people on a similar diet plan but without yogurt.

Tomatoes

Research show that whenever you munch, a hormone called cholecystokinin or CCK is released in the body. This hormone tightens the valves between the intestine and the stomach giving a feeling of fullness, thus making you feel less hungry. Tomatoes contain a fiber called oligofructose which helps maintain the CCK effects in your stomach. In addition, tomatoes contain a compound called lycopene which is said to reduce risks of a number of cancers and also protects against sunburn. There are number of ways one can have tomatoes. Toss them in salads, soups, juices, snakes or as main dishes.

Black beans

People who add beans in their daily diet tend to have slimmer middles and weigh less than people who do not. Beans are said to be fantastic fat fighters as they contain the perfect combination of fat breaking nutrients such as insoluble and soluble fiber and protein. Beans also contain resistant starch which is a fat burning carbohydrate. Beans can be added in the daily diet in a number of ways. Add cooked beans in salads, make pies, pastas, have them with rice or prepare sumptuous baked beans with veggies.

Eggs

Eggs are full of a variety of nutrients which include iron, zinc, protein, calcium and vitamins B12, A, D and E. The yolk of an egg contains high amounts of protein and having eggs as part of the daily breakfast keeps you full for longer. Baton Rouge in a report states that people on a low calorie diet and who eat eggs, lose twice as much weight as compared to people on a similar diet but without eggs. Eggs can be cooked in thousands of ways but to make the most of eggs avoid frying them and combine them with whole meal toast.

Garlic

Garlic has been known for its various health benefits. It reduces the risk of cancer, heart diseases, diabetes etc. New researches show that garlic contains allicin, a compound that suppress appetite and helps in losing those extra pounds. Allicin in garlic curbs hunger by giving signals and a feeling of fullness after eating it. It also is said to increase the body metabolism and stimulates one’s nervous system to release more adrenalin hormone. This in turn results in higher metabolism which helps in burning calories and losing weight. Many people avoid eating garlic due to its odour but there is more to this wonder food. Garlic can be added to salads, dips, breads or one can just sprinkle some chopped garlic on everyday food.

Lentils

Lentils are high in soluble fiber and protein which are the two nutrients known to regulate the blood sugar levels. Consuming lentils as part of the daily diet plan helps in preventing insulin spikes which cause the body to create surplus fat, particularly in your abdominal area. There are a number of lentil varieties, but yellow and red lentils cook fastest. You can add cooked lentils to a number of dishes like pasta sauce or can make steamed lentil balls and so on. As they are very high in protein, one can skip meat entirely.

Red bell peppers

Red bell peppers are a great source of vitamin C. Just half a red bell pepper contains up to 75 milligrams of vitamin C, which is its daily recommended dose. Vitamin C boosts the immune system and prevents cell damage. Also sufficient intake of this nutrient has been linked to having a thinner waist. Red bell peppers can be tossed in salads, soups or sandwiches.

Wild salmon

Fish fat is known to keep the heart healthy. Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids which improves insulin sensitivity and decreases belly fat and helps build muscle. The more muscle your body has, the more calories are burned, resulting in lesser fat accumulation. The best way to have salmon is steamed, grilled or baked.

Almonds

Almonds are filling bites which help in keeping blood sugar levels steady. A dip in sugar levels results in hunger which causes people to overeat. Blood sugar changes can also cause the body to produce insulin which increases abdominal fat. Almonds can be eaten on their own or as almond butter. People allergic to nuts should avoid eating almonds

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