Best Superfoods for Weight Loss

Nutritional powerhouses or also called as superfoods improve your eyesight, prevent chronic diseases, build bones and even keep your mind sharp. But did you know latest evidence recommends superfoods that can help you get and stay slim? Here are the best superfoods for weight loss:

 

Black beans

A cup of black beans contain 15 grams of protein and like red meat, it doesn't include any of the saturated fat seen in other protein sources.

 

Oats

Oats are loaded with fiber wherein one serving can help you feel full throughout the day. A shared cup packs 4.6 grams of Resistant Starch, a healthy carb that burns fat and boosts metabolism.

 

Avocados

A compound in avocado's healthy monounsaturated fats (MUFAS) is called Oleic acid. This can produce your body to quiet hunger. Stick to a half or quarter of an avocado and watch that belly of yours melt away. Avocado is also packed with protein and fiber. So, there is no need to be afraid of eating fats as long as they are the RIGHT fats.

 

Salmon

Lean origins of protein help you feel full without adding fat. But 50% of women ages to 19 to 55 do not know if they get enough of this vital nutrient. Salmon is full of MUFAS to boot and is leaner than red meat. According to a recent study, they found out that dieters who eat MUFA-rich diet lost an average of 9 pounds, while their low-fat-diet counterparts gained with an average of 6 pounds.

 

Blueberries

The anti-aging properties of blueberries are known.  1 cup serve of blueberries makes you feel full with 4 grams of fiber and sets you back only 80 calories.

 

Broccoli

Raw or cooked, broccoli is best known for its cancer preventing properties, and it is additionally bound to prevent weight problems. A serving of this cruciferous veggie has less than 30 calories.

 

 

Brown rice

Brown rice is a fiber-packed, healthier alternative to white rice. Brown rice one half cup serving contains 1.7 grams of Resistant Starch. It is also a low energy density food means that it is filling and heavy but low in calories. One study concluded that those persons who ate a higher energy density diet gained three times as much weight over six than an individual eating a low energy density diet.

 

Grapefruit

Eating half of grapefruit before each meal can help you lose up to a pound a week! The tasty fruit can lead to weight loss and lower insulin. It is a good source of protein and can fill you up because it is least 90% water that can make you eat less.