There's no magic formula for weight loss, but eating the right foods may help you lose more weight while still feeling full. Eating low-calorie, high-volume foods that are high in protein, fiber and complex carbohydrates will give you enough energy to get through the day without feeling deprived. This way, you can maintain your healthy eating plan without giving into the temptation of junk food. Talk to your doctor before starting any new diet.
Salad Greens
Salad greens like kale, spinach and romaine lettuce have a high water content and are high-volume foods. This means that you can eat a lot of them without consuming lots of calories. One cup of spinach contains only about 40 calories. Eat a spinach salad with almonds, dried cranberries, sliced apples and other nutritious toppings. Avoid salad dressing. Eat a large portion of salad before you eat anything else for dinner to curb your appetite and keep you from overeating. This way, you'll consume fewer calories for dinner.
Pears
Pears are a nutritious snack that will satisfy your sweet tooth. They're also high in fiber, with 6 grams and 103 calories per medium-sized pear, "Shape" magazine reports on its website. High-fiber foods like pears will help you stay fuller than foods that are low in fiber. Pears also have a high water content, which will help curb your appetite throughout the day. Slice up a pear and eat it with yogurt, or heat sliced pears in the microwave with a sprinkle of brown sugar on top for dessert.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is not only high in fiber, but it is also a whole grain, which will help keep your blood sugar and insulin level stable, the Mayo Clinic explains. Eating oatmeal as opposed to refined carbohydrates like sugary cereal in the morning will satisfy you until lunch, so you'll be less likely to hit the vending machine for a mid-morning snack. Top your oatmeal with berries or other fruit to increase your fiber intake and keep you full all morning.
Salmon
Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids, which increase your metabolism and burn fat, particularly around the midsection. Eating salmon may also reduce your cravings for other foods and slow your digestive system, because it helps improve the way your body reacts to insulin, "Fitness" magazine reports. Eating fish instead of red meat may lower the amount of saturated fat you consume. Aim to eat two 4-ounce servings of wild-caught salmon per week.
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