Foods for Quick Weight Loss

 

 

Foods that can help you quickly lose weight? It sounds too good to be true. While weight loss comes down to some simple math, basically, you have to consume fewer calories than you’re burning; but, according to Heather Mangieri, RD from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, there are some foods that can actually help with quick weight loss. There are even foods that can kick your metabolism into overdrive. Lets take a look at some of these fat fighting foods.

 

 

1.  Beans

Beans are an excellent source of protein, but they are also filling, very versatile, and inexpensive. Additionally, beans are also slow to digest and high in fiber. This means that you’ll stay feeling full for a longer period of time, which can help you reduce calories because you’ll eat less.

 

2.  Soup

When you start your meal with a cup of soup, you’ll likely find that you eat less. Whether the soup is pureed or chunky, as long as it has a broth, it will help fill you up. You should choose a soup that has between 100 and 150 calories per serving, so you don’t pack on extra calories.

 

3.  Dark Chocolate

When you want a little treat between meals, have some dark chocolate. Skip the milk chocolate and limit your dark chocolate to just a square or two. Dark chocolate is not only good for you, but one study showed that it might even help you to eat less.

 

4.  Pureed Vegetables

Imagine being able to enjoy your favorite “cheat” foods, while getting more vegetables in  your diet as well as cutting back on calories. Sounds like a total win for anyone looking for quick weight loss. A study conducted at Penn State showed that adding pureed zucchini and cauliflower to mac and cheese resulted in participants eating 200 to 350 fewer calories. The good news, they enjoyed this veggie rich dish just as much as the original version. Those healthy vegetables were able to add low calorie bulk while still keeping the dish tasty.

 

5.  Eggs and Sausage

Research has shown that eating a breakfast that is rich in protein can help you resist snacks all day.

In a study of obese women, the participants who started their day with a breakfast containing 35 grams of protein, felt fuller almost immediately. These women had a breakfast of eggs with a beef sausage patty. Additionally, the effects of having a high protein breakfast seemed to last all day as well as into the evening. These women ate less high-fat, high-sugar foods throughout the day than the group of women who had only cereal for breakfast.

 

6.  Nuts

A small handful of peanuts, pecans, walnuts or almonds can make a great snack. Research shows that people who munch on nuts, automatically ate less at their next meal.

 

7.  Apples

Skip the applesauce and apple juice, instead opt for a whole apple. Eating whole fruit can help lower your appetite in a way that sauces and fruit juices just aren’t able to do. One reason is that raw fruit contains more fiber. Additionally, when you chew, it signals the brain that you have had something substantial to eat.

 

8.  Yogurt

Whether you prefer regular yogurt or Greek yogurt, eating yogurt can be helpful in slimming down.

A study conducted at Harvard followed more than 120,000 people for 10 years or more. Of all the foods that the researchers tracked, yogurt was the one that was linked to more weight loss.

 

9.  Grapefruit

It’s true, grapefruit can actually help you lose weight; this is especially true if you have risk factors for diabetes.

A 12 week study conducted at Scripps Clinic in San Diego found that when obese people ate half of a grapefruit before each meal, they lost an average of 3.5 pounds over the course of the study. They found the same quick weight loss results when study participants drank grapefruit juice.

While grapefruit juice might not have any proven fat burning properties, it can be effective in helping you to feel full.

Use caution: grapefruit and grapefruit juice should not be consumed when you are taking certain medications. Always check with your pharmacist or doctor if you are uncertain about interaction with your medications.