9 Foods that Help You Lose Weight

As of 2016, the world population of overweight and obese people was 1.9 billion, which is three times more than the population of overweight people in 1975. 160 million people out of this global population are Americans, which amounts to 13% of the total world population.

In America, as much as two-thirds of the adult population and 30% of children below the age of 20 are either overweight or obese.

Quite a number of health-related issues are associated with obesity, and the list continues to increase. The primary cause of being overweight and obese is an unhealthy diet, other causes include genetics, stress, specific health conditions, lack of sleep, and environmental factors.

Weight loss can be achieved in numerous ways, but it starts with your diet.

Since what we eat is the primary cause of obesity and being overweight, then eating a healthy diet is very important.

The major problem is the high-calorie content in most processed foods and homemade foods. Excess sugar and fat can be hazardous to your body and make you gain excess weight.

The solution is a healthy diet.

Are you tired of hitting the gym or doing numerous workouts and seeing little or no positive changes? Then consider adding these food substances to your daily meal plan.

Chili pepper

Chili pepper contains capsaicin a substance that boosts the rate of fat burn in the body. You can spice up your food with chili pepper often to help you burn fat.

Although regular consumption of the spice can lead to tolerance and reduce its fat burning efficiency, if chili pepper has always been a part of your diet, then it may not have any visible effects.

Eggs

Eggs, especially hard-boiled eggs, are very nutritious and low in calories. They are an excellent choice for people who want to lose weight on a low-carb diet.

Eggs are more satisfying and will reduce your craving for junk food. An egg or two a day is recommended, instead of bagels.

Apple cider vinegar

An experiment conducted on obese people by adding 15-30ml of apple cider vinegar to their diet showed that they lost between 2.6-3.7lbs during those weeks.

There are several ways to introduce vinegar into your diet; one of them is adding it to your drinking water. Taking apple cider vinegar before or during a meal can help reduce your calorie intake per day.

Greek yogurt

Instead of ice cream and off-the-counter yogurts, try Greek yogurt. It is rich in protein and low in carbs, making it an ideal dessert for those trying to lose weight.

A study of 8500 people who consumed Greek yogurt showed that they were 20% unlikely to get overweight and 38% unlikely to get obese than people who ate traditional yogurts per week.

Leafy vegetables

Leafy greens such as kale, asparagus and spinach are very low in carbs and calories but high in vitamins, antioxidants, and calcium (which possess fat burning properties).

Adding leafy vegetables to your diet will help increase the quantity, quality, and give satiety without increasing your calorie intake.

Salmon

Salmon is a great source of protein, iodine, and omega-3 fatty acids.

These nutrients help boost your thyroid function hence promoting proper metabolism, aids growth, and prevents inflammation.

The rich supply of omega-3 acids helps prevent inflammation in obese people.

Other essential seafood includes tuna, mackerel, and sardines.

Beans

Beans and legumes, generally have a high amount of protein and fiber that aids growth, digestion, and increases satiety.

One major key to losing weight is reducing your carb intake and increasing your protein and fiber intake.

Beans and legumes satisfy you more and reduce the need to eat more food than high-carb diets. They are also very low in calories, which is ideal for people who want to lose weight.

Whole grains

Whole grains such as oats, quinoa, white rice, and brown rice are better than processed grains. They have fewer carbs and calories and have sufficient amounts of fiber.

If you want to lose weight, avoid refined/processed grains, and if you are on a very low-carb diet, then ensure you consume whole grains in small proportions.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit has many records of weight loss effects.

A study involving 91 overweight people who ate grapes before a meal showed that eating a little as half a slice of grapefruit before each meal can help you lose 3.5lbs in 12 weeks. This proof alone is enough to make grapefruit a permanent part of your diet plan.