Tuesday, October 18, 2011

20 superfoods for weight loss

I found this article on Self.com today, and thought it might be a good idea to keep a collection of stuff like this. So here goes!

1. Steak.

2. Eggs.

3. Kale. One raw chopped cup contains 34 calories and about 1.3 grams of fiber, as well as a hearty helping of iron and calcium.


4. Oats. Steel-cut and rolled oats have 5g of fiber per serving. 


5. Lentils. Eating lentils helps prevent insulin spikes that cause your body to produce excess fat - particularly 
belly fat. 


6. Goji berries. They contain 18 amino acids and a surprising amount of protein. 


7. Wild salmon. Lots of Omega-3 fatty acids. 


8. Apples. 


9. Buckwheat pasta. Not totally sold on this one, but I might give it a shot. 


10. Blueberries. 3.6g of fiber per cup.


11. Almond butter. Lower glycemic index than peanut butter. 


12. Pomegranate seeds. Low in calories, high in fiber. Tons of antioxidants. 


13. Chiles. Capsaicin boosts your metabolism for ~20 minutes after eating. 


14. Yogurt. Keeps blood sugar levels steady. 


15. Quinoa. Lots of fiber and protein. 


16. Sardines. Not totally sold on this one either. 


17. Tarragon. 


18. Parmesan. Women who eat one serving of whole milk cheese per day are less likely to gain weight. 


19. Avocado. Monounsaturated fat makes you satiated.

20. Olive oil. Same deal as the avocado. It's also an anti-inflammatory.

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