Losing weight is a challenge, but choosing a diet rich in foods that cause weight loss can boost your success. Each of these foods have specific properties that may promote weight loss. They're also high in vitamins, protein and antioxidants. By including these weight loss foods in your diet -- and exercising regularly -- you're taking the necessary steps to reach your goal weight.
Garlic
According to World's Healthiest Foods research suggests that garlic consumption, "may actually help to regulate the number of fat cells that get formed in our body." Garlic is also known to help control blood pressure, which may be a concern if you're overweight. Plus, it's distinctive, aromatic flavor means you won't need extra fat or sugar to make your meals tasty.
Frozen Blueberries
Blueberries are extremely high in Vitamin C and antioxidants -- and the World's Healthiest Foods says frozen blueberries promote digestive health and reduce inflammation -- making them ideal for losing weight healthfully. The benefit of eating frozen blueberries is that they retain their vitamins and minerals, and their texture makes them a great fat-free substitute for ice cream. Plus they have a high fiber and water content, so you can eat a satisfying quantity without overdoing your calorie consumption.
Eggs
According to research reported in the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition," evidence shows that people who eat high quality protein such as egg whites, burn more fat while reducing the loss of lean muscle. Studies also show that eating protein at breakfast may enhance this effect. The "International Journal of Obesity" says a high-protein breakfast can reduce appetite and overall calorie intake. Eat whole eggs to enjoy a range of vitamins and minerals, or use just the egg whites for an almost fat-free, high protein diet food.
Chili
Whether used as a condiment or a main ingredient, hot chilis enhance the flavor of food while helping you burn more calories. The UCLA Center for Human Nutrition reports that dieters who were given a compound related to capsaicin -- which naturally occurs in chili peppers -- burned significantly more calories than dieters who were given a placebo. It is a healthy addition to soups, stews, stir-fries and salads.
References
- World's Healthiest Foods: Garlic
- "The FASEB Journal": Effects of dihydrocapsiate on diet-induced thermogenesis following 4 weeks of very low calorie dieting, T.Y. Amy Lee, et al, 2010
- World's Healthiest Foods: Blueberries
- "Journal of the American College of Nutrition": Protein Quantity and Quality at Levels above the RDA Improves Adult Weight Loss, Donald Layman, 2004
- "International Journal of Obesity"; The addition of a protein-rich breakfast and its effects on acute appetite control and food intake in 'breakfast-skipping' adolescents, HJ Leidy, July 2010
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