Foods to Lose Weight

A common misconception is that people believe simply cutting down the amount of food they eat per day or even skipping meals entirely will help them to lose weight quickly and effectively. Starving yourself is a bad idea. It will take toll on your overall health and it may even be counterproductive by causing cravings and slowing down your metabolism.

Research has shown a variety of foods, most of them you can get from your nearest grocery shops, can boost your metabolism, reduce sugar craving, fight off hunger, and eventually lose the pounds. Moreover, these foods are high in vitamins, minerals, and natural antioxidants to add up to their many benefit.

Below are several examples of these so called super foods.

1. Eggs
These are high in protein which will make you feel full longer and help regulate your blood sugar level. Eggs are best served hard boiled or scrambled without oil. If you're worried about cholesterol, separate the yellow and only eat the whites.

2. Apples
Every heard 'an apple a day keeps the doctors away'? Apples are rich in fiber and these support healthy digestive system required for weight loss.

3. Cinnamon
This spice is more than just smelling nice, it also helps you to control your insulin and fight off hunger.

4. Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil helps you burn more calories by boosting your metabolism. Add a teaspoon to your salad dressing, milk, or oatmeal.

5. Soup and Salad
Having tomato soup or fruit and vegetable salad as your appetizer will make you eat less calories. They're high fiber with higher vitamin contents, especially in salads compared to overcooked foods.

You can get most of them from the nearest grocery shops.

6. Nuts
Almonds, walnuts, and pecans are especially good for your body. It's true that they're high in calories, but these nuts are high in omega fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin B. All of which are important for regulating metabolism.

7. Green Tea
Green tea is high in the antioxidant cathecins which helps you burn fat faster. It's not the caffeine that helps you lose weight.

8. Chili Pepper
Besides their invigorating taste, chili contains capsaicin that will increase your metabolism. Sprinkle sme red pepper into your omelet or scrambled eggs.

9. Cereal
Like fruits and vegetables, they're high in fiber and will make you feel full longer. Best eaten for breakfast.

10. Lean beef
Eat these for dinner. Again the key is to consume enough protein. The amino acid leucine in lean beef will make you lose more fat, but less muscle mass.