The weight loss foods that really work, say experts, are the ones that will help your body burn fat and keep you full—and they must also be delicious, so you don’t get sick of them.
Turmeric: Turmeric is considered the star of all spices and is one of the best and safest spices for all ages. It contains an active compound, curcumin, which researchers have found to increase weight loss and reduce body fat.
Resistant Starch: Unlike typical starches that raise your insulin level and make you hungry, resistant starch is your friend for weight loss. Foods such as potatoes and beans give you a hefty dose of protective-resistant starches that keep you satisfied and feed the healthy bacteria in your gut that promotes weight loss.
Avocados: Enjoying half an avocado per day in a smoothie or atop your salad will increase satiation and encourage weight loss. Avocados are high in fiber and are known to increase your metabolic rate, a key to weight loss.
Steak: This may come as a surprise to see on a list of weight loss foods but clean sources of protein are needed for weight loss. We hear a lot of negative talk about red meat, but if you choose high quality, lean cuts and eat them in moderation without any fattening sauces, steak is a filling nutrient.
Peanut and Almond Butter: Both peanut and almond butter have been shown to reduce the incidence of metabolic syndrome, the root cause of obesity along with type 2 diabetes. Unsweetened nut butters are satisfying and increase leptin sensitivity, your satiety hormone.
Chili Peppers: Chili peppers are rich in a phytochemical called capsaicin (this is what gives chili peppers their heat). Capsaicin is a substance that can suppress your appetite, leading to the intake of less calories. It has also been linked to the reduction in stomach fat.
Watermelon: It’s hard to trump the sweetness and refreshment you get from eating watermelon. One cup is only 46 calories. Although the sugar count per cup is a bit high at 9G per cup, it’s all natural with a low glycemic index. This means the food will not spike your blood sugar the same way that the sugar from a candy bar would. Watermelon also has an amino acid called citrulline that can reduce fatigue and increase blood flow.
Chia Seeds: Chia seeds have many amazing properties such as boosting digestive health and metabolic rate and are high in iron and omega-3 fatty acids. All of these properties can help someone lose weight!
Many Spices: Spice up your life with a variety of flavours that make your food more enjoyable and boost your metabolism. Black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, turmeric, cumin and ginger are a good start and known to boost your metabolism leading to weight loss. Studies have confirmed that spices contain a variety of naturally occurring bioactive ingredients that have weight-loss effects.
Red Peppers: Red peppers are filled with Vitamin C, an antioxidant that has been shown to reduce stress hormones. This is important because when you are more stressed, you have high levels of cortisol. This can then lead to storing excess body fat.
