Foods That Will Help to Lose Weight

 Starving  to lose weight? Try eating the right foods instead of staying off food. Here are foods that should top your grocery list as they are not just nutritious, but will also help you lose that stubborn belly fat.
Apples

Apples are low in calories and are a good source of fiber. “The fiber and pectin in apples helps you feel fuller for longer. Enzymes in apples help you digest food more effectively too.

Tomatoes

 
Tomatoes are great for health due to their high vitamin C and antioxidant levels. “They are also low in calories,” says Naini. They can be had in almost any form- in soup, salad, in a dal and even raw. Tomatoes not only keep heart diseases and cancer away, but will also make your skin glow. These keep you fuller for longer too.

Coconut

Coconut contains healthy fats that will keep you feeling full. “One tsp of coconut in your food will prevent you from bingeing. The healthy fats in coconut help your body absorb all essential nutrients.

Lemon

Vitamin C in lemon boosts metabolism, thus keeping you slim. “Fresh lemon juice also cures acidity and helps keep chronic diseases at bay.

Green tea

 Green tea is a great source of antioxidants. These speed up metabolism and fat burning.” A cup or two of green tea a day will also help you lower levels of bad cholesterol.


Broccoli
 
“Broccoli is a great source of vitamins A and C and calcium too. Make soup out of it or add it to whole wheat pasta for a wholesome low-cal meal.


Eggs

 Eggs are a healthy source of protein. “A medium-sized egg contains only 70 calories,”. Eggs contain amino acids that aid fat loss. They also helps to stabilise blood sugar levels and maintain lean muscle tissue.


Olive oil

Olive oil is the healthiest of oils. It not just reduces the amount of bad cholesterol and increases the amount of good cholesterol in the blood, but it also keeps you full for longer.


Walnuts

“Widely known as brain food, walnuts are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids". This helps in keeping you full and therefore, makes for a good snack.


Sprouts

 Eating sprouted pulses like mung bean (moong dal) or black chickpeas also help you lose weight. A good source of protein and fibre, these keep you fuller for longer too. “They are also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals.