Ask any nutritionist or personal trainer: What you put
onto your plate is so, so important for weight loss. But we're not talking
about simply adding more veggies, fruits, and lean meats to your eating plan.
There are certain foods that research has actually linked to speedier weight
loss. Add them to your grocery list, and get ready to see the pounds drop.
1. Hummus
A study published the Journal of Nutrition
& Food Sciences found that people who regularly eat this chickpea dip
have, on average, eight percent smaller waistlines than those who don't. Why?
It's packed with satiating fibre and protein.
2. Chocolate
2. Chocolate
No joke! In one study published in the
journal Nutrition, higher chocolate consumption was associated with low
abdominal fat. Study authors didn't speculate on the mechanism behind this, but
previous research suggests that the antioxidants in dark chocolate may help
increase your metabolism. Don't let this be an excuse to binge on the sweet
stuff, though—moderation is key!
3. Oat Bran
Eating oat bran in the morning can help curb your hunger,
according to research published in the journal Appetite.
Just like with hummus, the fibre in oat bran plays a major role.
4. Tea
Calling all tea lovers! The catechins and caffeine in this
super drink may help your body oxidize fat faster,
according to ameta-analysis of studies published in the American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
5. Prunes
Researchers from the University of Liverpool recently presented a study that found people who ate a handful of the
fruit daily lost weight faster than people who didn't. The reason? Surprise,
surprise fibre!
6. Avocado
Pack yourself half an avocado as part of your lunch, and
you'll feel full until dinner rolls around, according to
a study in Nutrition Journal. The fibre, potassium, and healthy
fats in the green stuff may curb your cravings so that you skip afternoon trips
to the vending machine.
7. Peanuts or Peanut Butter
A study published in the British Journal of
Nutrition found that adding either of these to your breakfast can help
keep your cravings in check for up to 12 hours. Why? Peanut and peanut butter
eaters in the experiment had higher levels of the hormone peptide YY, which
makes you feel full after eating. Limit yourself to two tablespoons of peanut
butter or an ounce of peanuts with your breakfast—the nutty goodness is also
fairly caloric.
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