Written By: Editorial Team | Updated: February 28, 2015, 11:38 PM
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Eating an apple before having a meal, can be a great way to eat less. Containing just 50-80 calories, an apple does not have any fat or sodium. A Brazilian study even found that women who ate apples before their meals, lost 33% more weight than women who didn’t eat the fruit!
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It is high in healthy mono-unsaturated fat and fiber. A recent study concluded that avocado improved overall diet quality, nutrient intake, and reduced risk of metabolic syndrome. One cup contains 10 grams of appetite-curbing fiber, which makes it the perfect food to top salads and burgers or eat straight up as a snack or mini-meal.
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Chillies are a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine. Powered with a key element called capsaicin, chillies help in increasing the metabolic activity and the heat generating property of capsaicin helps in burning additional fat within the body.
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The healthy saturated fat in coconut comes from medium-chain triglycerides, a fatty acid your body prefers to burn for energy rather than store. One study found, compared to olive oil, this oil used as part of a weight loss plan improves fat loss.
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We’ve never come across a nutritionist who hasn’t recommended curd and the reason is obvious. It is a well-documented fact that people who eat curd before or after their meals lose more weight that people who don’t. This is because calcium in yogurt prevents fat cells in your body from pumping more cortisol (hormonal imbalance of cortisol is responsible for cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, etc.). Additionally it facilitates digestion and absorption of food items, strengthens and stabilizes the immune system and is a rich source of proteins and vitamins. Research suggests you should have at least 300g of yoghurt each day, 100 g with each meal.
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Dal or lentil is a staple food of India and most Indian vegans and vegetarians get their protein from it. We are blessed with a variety of dals and pulses which add a distinct taste to our diets. While they form an essential part of our meals, each one of them have their distinct health benefits.
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Garlic is known for its medicinal properties. Allicin, a sulphur compound present in garlic has anti-bacterial properties. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that also help in burning fat deposits.
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Well-known for its digestive properties, ginger also has thermogenic properties – it raises the body temperature by burning fat and this makes it useful for those seeking to lose weight. Research has shown it also has a satiating property which means you tend to eat less, and this contributes to the weight loss. Ginger has blood-thinning properties and it is wise to consult your doctor if you are on blood thinners such as aspirin before consuming it.
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The popular beverage\'s fat-burning benefits are well known. A study found they become even more impressive combined with exercise. It also helps to reduce stress. Chronic stress elevates cortisol, a hormone that can store fat. But you need to balance it with a healthy diet and exercise.
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Blueberries hog the spotlight, but raspberries are actually higher in fiber. One cup provides a whopping 8 grams. One study found you probably get about half the fiber you should, and on a lower-carbohydrate diet even less. Fiber\'s benefits include balanced glucose (blood sugar) levels and satiation to reduce hunger and cravings.
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Losing weight is 70% about diet, 30% about exercise, say nutritionists. One of the basic things you need to know is that you’ll have to burn more calories than you consume. Fibre is another important that you should look for in foods as it makes you feel full, without really making you consume a lot of calories. Here are 10 foods that you can eat while you are on your weight loss journey.
