Friday, August 10, 2012

8 Foods that helps you to lose weight


If you want to lose some pounds, you have to consume more foods rich in fibers. This is a recommendation by the most successful dietitians. Fibers make you feel full and do not add calories like other foods. They also are good in balancing blood sugar and lowering cholesterol level. So start to consume these rich-fiber foods:

sweet potatoes

1. Sweet potatoes

A medium-size potato has 103 calorie and 5gr of fiber. But they also are rich in vitamin A (boost your eyes health), vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, iron, magnesium and antioxidants too. 


pumpkins

2. Pumpkin

A cup of cooked pumpkin has not only vitamin A, C, E but also 3gr of fiber. Try some delicious and healthy recipes with pumpkin. 


apples

3. Apples

Apple is the most recommended food in the weight lost battle. A medium apple contains 4gr of fiber. They are also rich in vitamin A and potassium. Make apple the best snack choice for you. Remember to not take off the skin because it looses the most part of nutrients. 


raspberries

4. Raspberries

Raspberries are a great source of fiber and antioxidants. One cup of raspberries contains 8gr of fiber. They also help to low the cholesterol level.



corn

5. Corn

Corns are in lot variants of colors and each of them contain fibers and antioxidants. A half cup of corn kernels contains 2gr of fiber. Or try to make some popcorn, they are low calorie food and rich in fiber. 


whole-wheta bread

6. Whole-wheat bread

Whole-wheat bread contains all nutrients and fibers of the grain. Choose this bread instead of white bread, for a healthier meal. 



lentils

7. Lentils

A cup of lentils contain 15.6gr of fiber and they also contain protein, vitamin B, iron and other minerals. 






oatmeal

8. Oatmeal

Oatmeal is one of the best friends on loosing weight. It’s a super source of fiber. It quenches your hunger and helps the digestion, lowers blood cholesterol, boost immune system function. 



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