Yet, you are still seeing no improvement in your weight loss goals! Maybe there is but not a bit much?
So, before 2019 comes, push your body to shed more pounds with the help from these serious superfoods!
No, really! Just try them and see some intense improvement on your waistline!
1. Salmon
The fatty fish salmon is incredibly tasty, healthy and so satisfying that you feel full for several hours with only a few calorie intake. It is also packed with nutritious and healthy fats, high-quality protein, and various important nutrients.
Fish— and in general, seafood— can supply you with a good amount of iodine which is necessary for the proper functioning of the thyroid and keeps your metabolism running great.
Moreover, salmon is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids that can help reduce inflammation and plays a major role in preventing metabolic diseases and obesity.
2. Leafy Greens
These leafy superfoods include spinach, Swiss chards, kale, collards and more. These veggies have several properties that make them great for weight loss, such as being loaded with fibers and low in carbs and calories.
Munching on leafy greens is an excellent way to boost the volume of your meals without adding calories. Plus, they have low energy density which makes you eat fewer calories.
Other than that, these veggies are also nutritious and loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, including calcium, which helps in fat burning according to some studies.
3. Soups
Diets and meals with low energy density make people eat fewer calories. Most superfoods that have low energy density are those which has a lot of water like fruits and veggies.
However, you can also add water to your food and make a soup with a kettle soup maker!
Some studies revealed that eating the exact same superfood that is turned into a soup instead of its solid form, makes people feel full and satiated and eat fewer calories, significantly.
4. Whole Eggs
Whole eggs have once been feared for being high in cholesterol. But, now, it is making a comeback!
New studies revealed that whole eggs don’t negatively affect your blood cholesterol as well as causing heart attacks.
And that’s not all— whole eggs are one of the greatest superfoods you can eat if you wish to shed some weight. Being high in protein and healthy fats, eggs can make you feel full for a long period of time with less amount of calories.
A study on 30 overweight women has revealed that eating whole eggs for breakfast, increased their satiety levels and made them eat less for the next 36 hours.
Moreover, eggs are also nutrient-dense which means you can get all the necessary nutrients even if you are in a calorie-restricted diet.
5. Avocado
While most fruits are extremely high in carbs, avocados are packed with healthy fats, making it such a unique fruits. And although it is high in fat, this superfood also contains a lot of fiber and water, making it less energy-dense than you might think.
In addition, avocados are a great addition to veggie salads since their fat content can help boost carotenoid antioxidant absorption from the veggies to about 2.6 or 15 fold.
6. Nuts
Although being shamed as high in fat, nuts are not as fattening as you think. In fact, nuts are a superb snack which contains a balanced amount of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
Studies revealed that eating nuts can help improve your metabolic health and might as well help in losing weight. Additionally, population studies revealed that those who eat nuts are leaner and healthier than those who do not.
7. Chili Peppers
Chili peppers are great for losing weight. This superfood is packed with capsaicin which has been shown to increase fat burning and reduce your appetite.
What’s more is that capsaicin is a common ingredient in fat burning supplements.
A study revealed that eating just a gram of red chili pepper can increase fat burning and reduce the appetite of people who did not eat peppers regularly. Unfortunately, those who grew accustomed to eating spicy foods can have no effect since there tolerance level can build up.
