Weight loss can be difficult, and many struggle to understand what they are doing wrong.
“It is important to understand that while exercise is certainly part of the formula for success, the foods you choose to eat are three times more important for controlling your weight than your exercise,” says Dr. Joseph Mercola, one of America’s leading physicians and health experts.
Diet is a huge part of weight loss success.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 weight loss foods.
Almonds:
Scientists at Purdue University’s Department of Foods and Nutrition
published a report in the September 2008 issue of The Journal of Nutrition regarding the effects that nuts and weight loss. Nut consumption may help weight loss as you will feel full faster and eat less. They will also lessen your food cravings.
Chia seeds:
They are an excellent source of dietary fiber, with 10.6g per ounce. Chia seeds are also high in polyunsaturated fats. These fats, according to a
study published by the American Diabetes Association may lower overall body fat levels and can even help increase muscle mass.
Grapefruit:
This healthy fruit is a great source of vitamin C and E, which both help to reduce cell damage and improve blood circulation, which can prevent cellulite. Grapefruit juice is one of the best fat-burning foods and a cellulite remover.
It helps metabolize sugar in the blood and reduces fluid retention. If you are taking any medication, DO NOT consume grapefruit or its juice as it may interfere with the metabolism of the drugs.
Lentils:
Organic lentils and other legumes are great sources of iron, which is a nutrient that the body needs to metabolize fats that we eat. They also reduce cholesterol.
Oranges:
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study from Arizona State University shows that a lack of vitamin C reduces the body’s ability to use fat as fuel, which leads to fat storage in the body. Oranges are a great source of vitamin C and can help your body burn fat naturally.
