Weight Loss Tip #6 - Eat healthy food and watch your portions

It is important that you watch your portions and realise that your body doesn't need as much food as your brain is asking for.

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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : June 17, 2014 3:46 PM IST

Weight Loss Tip #6 - Eat healthy food and watch your portionsIf you're looking to lose weight then it likely that you have been advised to give up on a range of unhealthy foods. While that is important, eating healthy foods is equally vital. These foods should not just be low in calories, but also contain the right kind of nutrients that'll make sure that your body keeps functioning normally.

Even though foods like rice and chapattis may seem high in calories, you shouldn't give them up totally as they contain essential carbohydrates required by your body. That said, it is important that you watch your portions and realise that your body doesn't need as much food as your brain is asking for. Read more about some reasons why you could be feeling hungry.

However, you should eat fruits like oranges and watermelon as they are low in calories and rich in a nutrient called fibre which keeps you feeling full for longer. These fruits will also aid in digestion and make sure that your body absorbs the required nutrients.

In a nutshell, the 10 foods that are good for people trying to lose weight are fruits like apples and oranges, dal, egg whites, fish, flaxseeds, dry fruits, spinach, curd, chillies, green tea and garlic.

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