Today, I will be sharing 8 delicious foods that promote weight loss. It may sound too good to be true but there are foods that not only promote weight loss, but are also tasty. You don’t have to nibble on celery sticks or eat boring salads every day.
Weight loss is based on the simple concept of eating fewer calories than your body burns. Some foods are excellent for shedding those extra pounds because they make you feel fuller for longer and they keep cravings at bay. Some even boost your metabolism.
8 Delicious Foods That Promote Weight Loss
Beans
Beans are filling, versatile, and best of all, inexpensive. They are also an excellent source of protein which digest slowly and are packed with fiber. This means you will remain full for longer and it will prevent you from overeating.
Dark Chocolate
If you have a sweet tooth and likes to eat chocolate in between meals, try to stick to one or two squares of dark chocolate which contains less sugar and calories than milk chocolate. There are many benefits linked to eating dark chocolate, even pregnant moms can indulge in a few blocks when their chocolate craving gets a hold of them.
Apples
Give applesauce and apple juice a skip and rather indulge in a crunchy apple. Most of the nutrients are in the skin. Whole fruits are also more beneficial for blunting appetite than sauces or juices. Fruit like apples contain more fiber and chewing on a whole fruit sends signals to the brain that you have eaten something with substance.
Soup
If you begin your meal with a tasty cup of soup, you will not eat as much because it fills you up. There are so many variations you can try. It doesn’t matter if you prefer pureed or chunky soup, just as long as it is broth-based. Try to stick to servings of 100 to 150 calories, and avoid butter and cream.
Using Veggies as Healthy Alternatives
You can include more vegetables in your diet. You can eat those “cheat” foods while cutting back on your intake of calories. For instance, you can add pureed zucchini and cauliflower to your macaroni and cheese for a tasty alternative. These healthy veggies add low-calorie bulk to this delicious meal.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit can be really useful in helping you with losing weight, particularly if you have a high risk for diabetes. Researchers found that overweight people who ate half a grapefruit before every meal, have lost an average of 31/2 pound over the course of twelve weeks. Drinking the juice is just as beneficial. There is no proven research that grapefruit is a fat-burning fruit, but it does help people with feeling full.
Sausage and Egg
Eating a protein-packed breakfast might help you with avoiding snack attacks during the day. The effects of a high-protein breakfast like sausage and egg can last throughout the day which means you will be less prone to eating sugary and fatty snacks that are not promoting weight loss.
Nuts
Nuts are great snack options for when you are on a tight schedule. You can eat a handful of pecans, almonds, walnuts, or peanuts. But stick to a small amount per serving.
Conclusion
I hope you have found this post about 8 delicious foods that promote weight loss helpful and that you will incorporate some of them into your diet to start reaping the benefits.
Most of us think that eating healthy is an uphill battle and that your diet will only include bland and boring foods, but it is far from the truth. There are plenty of foods that are delicious and promote weight loss. There are so many variations and recipes that you can try to make your eating plan more exciting!
Sending you lots of light, love, and healthy living vibes.
Anthea