Why do you want to lose weight?
Maybe it’s to fit into that dress collecting dust in the back of your closet or having enough energy to play with your kids or grandkids. Or maybe you want to improve the number on the scale and your overall health—for good.
Whatever your “why” is, losing weight that stays off means continually filling your plate with the best foods for weight loss—those that will burn dangerous belly fat, reduce your appetite and cravings, and enhance overall health.
Here are the top six foods to help you do that.
1. Leafy Green And Cruciferous Vegetables
Leafy greens are low in carbs and calories and high in nutrients and fiber, making them one of the best foods for weight loss ever!
The best ones include:
- Kale
- Spinach
- Broccoli
- Swiss chard
- Collard greens
- Romaine
- Arugula
- Cabbage
- Mustard greens
- Dandelion greens
- Red clover greens
- Watercress
Not only are leafy greens great for weight loss, research shows a strong correlation between eating them and cancer prevention [1].
2. Chia Seeds
A two-tablespoon serving of chia seeds has about 10 grams of fiber, only two grams of net carbs, and nine grams of healthy omega-3 fats, making them a very satisfying, healthy weight loss food.
Plus, chia seeds are versatile and can be added to just about any dish.
3. Raw Nuts
Many nuts are high in fiber and healthy fats, making them good for satiety and weight loss.
The type of nut matters, though. If you’re following a low-carb or ketogenic diet, choose lower-carb nuts.
The best to have daily are:
- Pecans
- Brazil nuts
- Macadamia nuts
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Pine nuts
- Peanuts
- Hazelnuts
Also, be sure to choose nuts that are raw or sprouted and free of added hydrogenated oils or sugars.
4. Avocados
An avocado a day can not only help you lose weight (and provide healthy vitamins, minerals, fiber, and fats), it may also prevent metabolic syndrome.
(Metabolic syndrome is a combination of three or more risk factors for type II diabetes or heart disease.)
In a review in Phytotherapy Research of 129 published studies looking at how eating avocados affects metabolic syndrome, the researchers concluded avocados are best for positively influencing HDL “good” cholesterol, LDL “bad” cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides [2].
The authors of the review also referred to avocado’s effects as “lipid-lowering, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, anti-obesity,” and more.
5. Wild, Low-Mercury Fatty Fish
Fatty fish like the following are fantastic sources of anti-inflammatory essential omega-3 fatty acids:
- Salmon
- Mackerel
- Sardines
- Lake trout
- Herring
- Albacore tuna
They’re also good fat-rich and protein-rich alternatives to grain-fed red and processed meats, which can be inflammatory and interfere with weight loss.
Choose fish that are wild and low-mercury. If you don’t like fish, consider a trusted omega-3 supplement. Choose fish oil with high DHA or krill oil for even better for absorption.
6. Whole, Pastured Eggs
The days of egg-whites only are gone, as we now know whole eggs are healthy [3]!
Eggs are a perfect source of protein and every essential amino acid. They’re filling, easy to have for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks, and great for promoting healthy weight loss.
Best Foods for Weight Loss: Low-Carb, High-Nutrient
Enhance your weight loss by eating the above foods daily. And for optimal results, follow the Keto Zone diet to lose weight, burn fat, improve your health, and give your body the nutrients it craves every day.
Sources:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12094621
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ptr.5805
- https://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h835
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