Looking to have a beach-ready body in time for summer, or are you just in the business of making yourself look and feel better by dropping a few pounds? Whatever your reason, you should be aware that losing weight doesn’t just involve regular exercise, but it’s also about what you eat as well.

If you sweat it out in the gym or on the track every day, but come home to a fatty and calorie-rich meal, then you’re not going to see much progress. To prevent that, you need to supplement your diet with foods that will help you lose weight, and not gain it back.

With that said, here’s a list of weight-loss friendly food that can help trim down that waistline, while also giving you the vitamins and nutrients you need to get through the day.

Nuts

Nuts may seem too tasty to actually help you lose weight, and you’re somewhat right in that regard. A single serving of peanuts does have enough calories that eating too much can result in weight gain. However, if you eat the right kind of nuts and in reasonable serving sizes, it can actually help you lose weight as well as make you healthier. This is because nuts contain a lot of essential vitamins and nutrients that help keep your bodily functions going smoothly. Besides that, nuts also contain quite a bit of fiber, which helps you feel fuller with less while also cleaning out your digestive system.

So how do you enjoy nuts without indulging too much of them? Well, first, only eat nuts that haven’t been cooked in oil or doused with a lot of salt and spices. This helps you enjoy the natural flavor of nuts and not feel compelled to eat more than you should because it’s salty or spicy. Second, you can try enjoying nuts by drinking a glass of guilt-free milked nuts instead. Milked nuts or nut milk comes in different varieties and delicious flavors, as well as a lot less of the fattening stuff, so you can have as much as you want!

Eggs

Eggs were once thought of as a fattening food, especially if you have them with the yolks. New studies, however, have debunked those claims, verifying that the regular consumption of eggs neither raise blood cholesterol nor cause heart attacks.

So they’re not harmful, but can they actually help you lose weight? Easily! First, they’re naturally high in protein and healthy fats, which not only helps you grow muscle—an essential part of losing weight and looking good—it also makes you feel fuller with a lower amount of calories. Second, they also have a lot of nutrients and vitamins in the yolk, so you’ll be getting your recommended amount of the good stuff even if you’re on a very strict and calorie-restricted diet. Just make sure you have your eggs with the yolks left in, and you’ll be good to go.

Leafy greens

Have you ever thought why doctors, dietitians, and health experts usually recommend a diet full of leafy green vegetables? Because they’re the healthiest thing you can ever eat, that’s why! Vegetables are low in calories and carbohydrates while being full of vitamins and nutrients, so you’ll always be in the pink of health as long as you have a large amount of the green stuff as part of your daily meals. The fact that they’re low energy density food also means that you can have as much as you want and not worry about gaining weight.

Some leafy green vegetables are also rich in fiber, which will help clean out your digestive system and contribute to feeling lighter and healthier after every trip to the toilet.

Salmon

When it comes to keeping you satiated for long periods of time while also being generally good for you, it’s hard to beat salmon. It has a very distinct and tasty flavor, while also being loaded with high-quality protein, healthy fats, important nutrients and a whole lot of omega-3 fatty acids. All these elements help you keep moving and losing weight while also ensuring that any micronutrient deficiencies that you may be suffering from are easily taken care of. Micronutrient deficiency, in case you’re not aware, can drastically affect your health by making you feel weak and lethargic.

If you’re not into salmon, however, there are other similar types of fish you can choose instead, such as tuna and mackerel. Both have the same qualities as salmon but have different textures and taste profiles. You’ll be sure to find one that you like!

Beans and Legumes

Certain varieties of beans and legumes are found to be great for weight loss. This is because of their high protein and fiber content, both of which promote an increased feeling of satiety with lesser food servings. Besides this, their vitamin and nutrient profile can also help address nutrient deficiencies that would usually arise from low-calorie dieting.

With that said, which beans should dieters look out for? These include lentils, black beans, kidney beans, mung beans, soy beans, and some others.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar may be great for savory recipes and condiment creation, but did you know it’s also perfect as a weight loss aid? Research has shown that by drinking pure apple cider vinegar, or at least diluting a tablespoon or two into a glass of water and downing the mixture just before a high calorie meal, can increase feelings of satiety and make people eat considerably less while they’re on the table. ACV has also been shown to reduce blood sugar spikes after meals and increase your metabolism.

Of course, there’s a caveat here. To truly enjoy the benefits of ACV, dieters have to consume the vinegar as is, which can be difficult as it’s a very strong-tasting liquid. To help you along, either dilute it as stated above, or mix in just a bit of honey to blunt the sharp taste.

Conclusion

Losing weight doesn’t just mean exercising and looking at what you don’t eat, but also what you’re putting inside it as well. By eating the foods listed above in reasonable servings, you’re sure to get the body and health that you deserve.

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