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Apple: Apples not just keep the doctors away but also help in losing weight. They are low in calories – a medium-sized apple has about 50-70 calories and 4.4g of fibre content. This helps in keeping your tummy full. According to a Brazilian study, women who ate an apple before their meals lost 33% more weight than women who did not.
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Watermelon: Juicy watermelon is high in water content. Almost 90% of it is water which means you do not add too many calories. But it keeps you hydrated and full. It also contains an amino acid called arginine which helps melt belly fat.
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Red chilli: Have hunger pangs all day long? Include red chillies in your diet. They help suppress appetite and also burn more calories. But make sure you do not eat too many of them as well. 1-2 red chillies are enough.
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Strawberry: Apart from boosting your immunity and keeping your skin looking young, strawberries also come in handy for losing weight. They have high vitamin C content which boosts your metabolism making it burn calories faster.
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Tomato: Even if you consume 100g of tomatoes, you just add about 18 calories! Unbelievable but true. This is how tomatoes aid in weight loss. In addition to this, they add a distinct flavour to any kind of meal. You can have it as a salad, make a curry, pasta sauce, gravies, etc.
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Cherry: Cherries are rich in antioxidants and improve your health in several ways. If you are on a weight loss diet, make sure you eat a handful of cherries from time to time. You can eat them in the evening as a snack to keep those hunger pangs at bay. A cup of cherry has 50 calories.
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Beetroot: Beet does not contain fat which makes it an excellent choice for people who want to lose weight. Also, the fibre content helps lower cholesterol and keeps you full for longer as it is energy dense in nature.
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Red bell pepper: Eating a whole red bell pepper will add only 19 calories to your body. Also, red capsicum has a chemical called caspsaicin which speeds up the metabolism. This helps burn more fat. So add peppers to your diet every day.
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Pomegranate: This fruit helps in lowering blood pressure and aids digestion but it is also great for weight loss. Though pomegranate has small seeds, it is rich in fibre which makes you feel full even if you eat a handful or less.
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Red wine: Now it may not directly help in weight loss, but red wine contains resveratrol, a bio-compound which helps improve your exercise and training performance. According to a study done in University of Alberta, high doses of this compound boost physical performance. But limit your red wine intake to one glass every day.
