Showing posts with label Weight-loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weight-loss. Show all posts

Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Weight-loss foods (Blueberries)

Organic blueberries (© Jeanene Scott/Photographer's Choice/Getty Images)

Blueberries are a super-food  full of antioxidants, vitamin C, iron (here’s how much) and fiber (here’s how much), all of which have been linked with weight loss. Blueberries also provide a sweet substitute for refined sugars and controversial artificial sweeteners.

Weight-loss foods (Vinegar)

Assorted vinegars (© Annabelle Breakey/Photodisc/Getty Images)


Recent research shows that the main chemical in vinegar may help control your blood sugar, and thus aid in weight loss. Vinegar (especially this Italian variety) also makes a tangy substitute to creamy sauces and dressing that can be high in fat.

Weight-loss foods(Almonds)

Organic Hunza almonds (© Alice Edward/FoodPix/Getty Images)


Almonds prove that good things really do come in small packages. These bite-sized nuts pack a punch of protein that helps curb hunger between meals. Raw, unsalted almonds are a healthy snack on their own or make a delicious, crunchy garnish for main courses and salads. Compared to the fattier alternative, almond butter is more rich in vitamin E (why is vitamin E important?), iron and calcium.

(here’s how much)

Kale

Bowl of kale (© Alexandra Rowley/Stockbyte)



High in fiber (Below is how much) and low in calories (here’s how many), kale can help fill you up without filling you out. It is also a rich source of vitamin A,vitamin K and this important vitamin that boosts the body’s immune and detoxification systems. Eat kale on its own (what does it look like?) or add it to pasta, salad, soups and other main dishes.

Always add kale to your meal

here’s how much
kale | amount | 85 grams | Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts Serv. Size 85 g Calories 42 Calories From Fat 5 ^*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet | Amount Per Serving | % DV^* Total Fat 595 mg | 1% Sat. Fat 77 mg | 0% Trans Fat | Cholesterol 0 g | 0% Sodium 37 mg | 2% Vit. A 261% | * | Vit. C 170% | Amount Per Serving | % DV^* Total Carb. 9 g | 3% Fiber 2 g | 7% Sugars | Protein 3 g | 6% | * | Calcium 11% | * | Iron 8%

Weight-loss foods (Oats)

Rolled oats (© Medioimages/Photodisc)
Contrary to many fad diets, carbohydrates (get the skinny) are not to be feared. Oats are an ideal source of complex carbohydrates that sustain the body and provide the nutritious balance (oat nutrition facts) needed for weight loss. Compared with simple carbohydrates, oats slowly release energy into the body and have less of an impact on the body’s blood sugar.

Best Weight-loss foods

(Clockwise from top left) Red bell pepper, blueberries & avocado (© ImageSource/Getty Images; Jeanene Scott/Photographer's Choice/Getty Images; Thomas Barwick/Photodisc/Getty Images)



According to a recent study, red chili peppers can curb hunger and help you burn calories faster. These spicy little fruits are not the only everyday foods that have been linked to weight loss (easily calculate your BMI). Read on to discover more foods that can aid in dropping unwanted pounds.

A good carbohydrate

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