Recently started following your weight-loss regime?

While it’s completely unnecessary to pressurize yourselves to achieve a particular type of body, staying healthy and fit is what matters. And, making changes to your diet for the same is obvious.

Firstly, you must keep this in mind that there is no particular food that speeds up the process of weight loss. However, there are certain foods that do aid in achieving your weight loss goals, most of which are enlisted below. 

So, enhance your knowledge of the same, include these in your diet, and soon you may fit just right into your favourite dress, denim, or propper pants.

Avocados

As per a study in Nutrition Journal, “Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, potassium, and phytochemicals. Hence, the people who eat avocados regularly tend to have lower BMI, body weight, and waist circumference than those who skip this green superfood.”

Don’t go by the high amount of calories of this food, as avocados in themselves are very filling as compared to other fruits and vegetables. Their fat and fiber combo works wonders and helps you slim down. If you cannot consume them as it is, include it in your salad, sandwich or taco. 

Other protein rich, low-calorie foods include cottage cheese and greek yogurt. 

Yogurt

Yogurt, an excellent dairy food contains probiotic bacteria which helps improve the functioning of your gut. It is protein-packed and maximizes your efforts of weight loss. Alongside, it is also known to protect the body against inflammation and leptin, the hormone responsible for leading to obesity. 

So, just grab a bowl of yogurt in the morning for breakfast and add some freshly sliced fruits to make it more delicious. Make sure to steer away from flavoured yogurts as these just add to your calories and do more harm than good. 

Beans and Legumes

If you thought that lentils, black beans, kidney beans are high in calories until now, you are not completely right. In fact, these food items are rich in protein and fiber too both of which are known to help in weight loss. 

Besides, they keep you full for a prolonged time and are associated with other health benefits too. And, these include low blood pressure and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Add them in your burgers, soups, and salads and you’ll gradually enjoy eating them. 

Eggs

Rich in high quality protein, fats, vitamin D and choline, eggs are the perfect food for any breakfast. And consuming such a satisfying first meal of the day, you are surely not going to feel hungry until the afternoon. And, this helps makes them one of the best foods when you want to shed off those extra pounds. Still giving it a thought? Go for it already! 

Boiled Potatoes

Who said potatoes help you gain weight? Don’t pay heed to such rumors when the fact is that boiled potatoes make for the perfect food when it comes to weight loss and your overall health. They contain all the good fats, are high in potassium, and comprise almost all the nutrients your body needs. Similar to eggs, you feel full for long after eating them.

Turnips, sweet potatoes,and other such root vegetables are also excellent for losing those extra pounds. 

Nuts

For those who go nuts about nuts, we have great news for you! Cashews, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, or any other, each of these nuts are associated with weight loss and improving metabolism. Being rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and all good fats, these make for your perfect snack. So skip munching those potato chips or granola bars, get a handful of your favourite nuts and calm your hunger pangs.  

Leafy Green Vegetables

Spinach, collard, fenugreek, broccoli, and a few others are your best friend for weight loss as they are low in calories and carbohydrates but at the same time are loaded with fiber. In fact, they are incredibly nutritious and are good for your overall health. Hence, it is recommended that everyone consume them regularly without fail. 

They are packed with all the desired antioxidants, minerals, and calcium which aid in burning fat. 

All of these are excellent sources of weight loss. Combine them with your regular walk or exercise in order to lose weight and stay fit at the same time. Besides, those who prefer poultry products can rely on salmon and tuna fish and as they are combined with the goodness of omega 3 and are incredibly rich in proteins. So, what are you waiting for? Include all of the aforementioned magical foods in your regime today!