Fruits To Be Taken During Weight Loss

One of the most challenging things about losing weight can be food restrictions. However, beat feelings of deprivation and lose weight more enjoyably if you concentrate on the healthful foods you can and should have in your diet. Fruit is especially beneficial to weight loss; it is typically low in calories and rich in vitamins. Making fresh fruit a regular part of your diet can promote weight loss and overall good health.

Citrus

Citrus fruits are ideal if you are trying to lose weight. According to a study in the “Journal of the American College of Nutrition,” body mass is inversely related to vitamin C status. If you have good vitamin C levels, your body burns up to 30% more fat during exercise than if you are vitamin C deficient. Keep your vitamin levels high by eating plenty of fresh citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, oranges, and tangerines. Drink water with fresh lemon or lime juice.

Raspberries

If you are trying to lose weight, eat raspberries, which are low in sugar and high in fiber. The USDA Food & Nutrition Information Center reports a half-cup of raspberries has four grams of fiber, 35 calories and less than three grams of sugar. Unsweetened frozen raspberries have the same fiber content and nearly as much vitamin C and A as fresh berries, with the added convenience of being easy to store. Pop fresh or frozen berries in smoothies or fruit. Also, eat them on their own as a snack.

Watermelon

Watermelon has just 50 calories per cup. However, it's packed with beneficial vitamins and nutrients. Nutritionist Margaret Moses notes that watermelon contains the anti-inflammatory vitamins A and C; she states that these vitamins help alleviate conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes and arthritis. It is also high in lycopene, which has been found to be protective against certain cancers, including prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, lung cancer and colorectal cancers. It does not contain any fat or cholesterol; it's also rich in filling fiber.

Pears

If you are bored by an apple a day, try adding pears to your weight loss eating plan. The USDA Nutrition Services notes that a single pear has just 98 calories; it has approximately 15 percent of your daily fiber requirement. Pears are also rich in vitamin C and potassium. Thanks to the many varieties available, you can get fresh pears nearly year-round. A study in “This is Why You’re Fat (And How To Get Thin Forever)” reports that women who ate 200 calories worth of pears or apples per day lost more weight than women who didn’t eat fruit.