7 Foods to Help Weight Loss -How To Lose Weight Fast

 

7 Foods to Help Weight Loss

Ask any expert and they'll tell you that the key to effective weight loss is a balanced diet and regular exercise. Remember, starving yourself can actually be counterproductive! Weight gain is a side effect of malnutrition that was onset by someone starving themselves in hopes to shed the extra belly fat.

A balanced diet consists of sufficient amounts of a variety of nutrients. Unfortunately, a single food item diet is nothing but phony. Your body needs variety, as do your taste buds.

Below are some of the best foods to add into your weight loss regime. Your belly doesn't have to be empty to be flat!

1.     Mushrooms

 

Mushrooms contain nutrients that are similar to those found in meat. This is good news for vegetarians or those hoping to go through a vegetarian diet in hopes of getting a flat belly. Although the amount of protein in mushrooms isn't quite enough to sustain a healthy body, whole grains can easily supplement.

Mushrooms are literal flavor bombs - they contain a very powerful flavor enhancer called glutamic acid that's roughly the same stuff found in flavor packs (but healthier!). These delicious fungi are high in dietary fiber. This means that they take a little longer to get digested, extending the time between meals and getting hungry again. As a result, you are less likely to sneak snacks between meals, lowering your calorie intake throughout the day to make sure all that effort to weight loss does not go to waste. Mushrooms can be eaten raw, but they taste a lot better and are more nutritious after they've been cooked.

2.     Eggs

In a study, women were told to eat eggs for breakfast instead of bagels. The calories in both diets are similar. However, the women reported that they felt fuller for longer and lost more weight compared to those who had bagels for breakfast. The woman who ate eggs felt less of an urge to eat within 36 hours compared to the bagel-eaters. This is probably because of the egg's high protein count. It takes longer for the body to process protein, during which energy is released. Eating eggs can help control your appetite and keep you going for a longer time.

Recent studies have found that eggs have very little to do with cardiovascular diseases and cholesterol levels. In short, eggs are practically nutrient bombs. Perfect for a calorie restricted diet.

3.     Vegetables

This is an obvious one. Vegetables are practically "free foods", meaning you can eat as much as you want without worrying about gaining weight as a result. This is because vegetables are low in calories but high in dietary fiber, which digests slowly, filling you up for longer periods of time. Vegetables are also packed with water, meaning you don't just stock up with filling fiber, you get hydrated at the same time.

High in essential vitamins, vegetable can vastly increase your metabolism rate. Cells in your body need vitamins to carry out various activities, like creating energy and burning fat. Vegetables for cells are like oil for cogs. It helps things to function properly and efficiently. A higher metabolic rate means faster weight loss.

4.     Salmon

There is no definitive proof that salmon directly causes weight loss, but because it is low in calories and high in proteins, it makes a great alternative to other red meats. People are always raving about its omega 3 content; they are not wrong. Salmon meat is packed with nutrients and flavor. The best part is, it does not contain as much cholesterol and fats as other meats. Although eating salmon does not have immediate effects on your waistline, it is a great substitute for other meats and will affect your overall health in a positive way.

Foods with dense nutrients like salmon are great for diets because while they are high in protein, they are low in calories. Eating salmon can keep you going for longer than a cheeseburger, and puts less weight on you, too.

5.     Low-Calorie Desserts

People will scream at you to keep away from sugary foods, but studies show that it could be counterproductive. The same studies concluded that treating yourself with a little bit of sugary goodness may help you to keep to your weight loss regimen. The theory is, getting rid of sweet treats could stimulate the release of hormones that give you the urge to binge! Those hormones are the ones responsible for your stress eating habits. So, treat yourself every now and again, you deserve it (but don't eat too much!)

6.     Soup

Eating foods with high water content can satisfy hunger more effectively, which in turns lead to lower calorie consumption. Soup is so versatile, it can include any ingredients that you want. It fills you up faster and keeps you full for longer periods of time compared to solid foods. 

It is key to keep hydrated while going through a weight loss regimen. Water helps your body to maintain its internal environment, making sure everything is running smoothly. If drinking gallons of water are too boring for you, spice things up by drinking soup instead. It's more nutritious and provides a wide range of nutrients and stimulation for your taste buds without giving you as many calories.

7.     Oatmeal

Weight loss experts say, eat "slow release foods" for breakfast to keep you from getting hungry too quickly. Slow releasing foods are items that get digested slowly, during which energy is released. Oatmeal is high in fiber and carbohydrates, which help to keep you full and energized until the next meal. "Slow releasing" foods also prevent significant rises in insulin levels. Insulin tells your body to store fat when there is too much sugar in the blood to store as energy.

A study suggests that eating oatmeal three hours before a workout can actually help your body burn fat faster. While it keeps you feeling full, lower sugar levels in your blood force your body to burn energy stored around the muscles and in the liver. When that is used up, your body begins to convert fat into the energy needed to keep the muscles going while you work out.