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5 Super Foods For Weight Loss

By Ralph Johnson


Trying desperately to lose weight without any success? Take a look at your diet and consider the inclusion of these 5 super foods into your meals.

Arugula: Consuming a cup of this dark green vegetable will give you a calorie intake of only 68 kJ. Therefore, it is perfectly fine to eat this vegetable in large amounts. It is not only rich in antioxidants; it is loaded with other minerals like fibre, calcium, zinc and copper. Arugula provides many health benefits like improved bowel movements, better fat digestion and protect your body against diseases.

Barley: This ancient grain is rising in popularity among weight-conscious individuals due its high fibre and low calories content. In fact, it contains 3 times more fibre compared to brown rice which is truly amazing. It helps to regulate bowel movement for those with constipation issues, lowers blood cholesterol and protects your colon.

Fish: Do you want to lead a longer and healthier life? I am sure everyone does right? Well, you will need to incorporate fish into your diet regime. Here's why, many studies have been conducted and proven that people who eat fish regularly lead a healthier and longer life. However, the choice of fish that you eat is equally important. White fishes like dory tend to have fewer calories compared to oily fishes like salmon. However, salmon contains a lot of Omega-3 essential fatty acids which are needed for your brain health and general growth. Therefore, to make sure that you receive the full benefits from both fishes, you can mix a large portion of white fish with a small portion of salmon to make up for the energy gap.

Chocolate: What has chocolate got to do with weight loss? In fact, it has everything to do with it. If you have a sweet tooth, you will be glad to know that 3 squares of dark chocolate (those with 70% cocoa) at 183kJ will keep you away from other sugary treats like ice-cream, which contains a whole lot more calories. Furthermore, dark chocolate contains anti-oxidants which can help to protect your body from diseases.

Skimmed Milk: To maintain healthy bones and teeth, we need at least 1000mg of calcium every day. Clinical studies have shown that calcium does play a role in weight management by promoting the breakdown of fats in cells. However, most people will normally consume dairy foods which are high in fat and calories to meet their daily calcium needs. Therefore, skim milk can be an excellent replacement for these diary foods since it provides the same amount of calcium which normal milk provides with 50% less calories.




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