Best Weight Loss Foods

A single food could never produce weight loss. As we all know, weight loss is caused by the amount of energy consumed from the foods within our diets. Only when the total energy of the diet is less than that used by the body, can weight loss be possible.

Best weight loss foods are those that help reduce the total energy consumption somehow.

Some fruits, for example, are listed in the so called negative calories foods list and regarded as one of the best weight loss foods. However, this is probably because fruits are often very low in energy.

Foods that are high in fiber are also considered as best weight loss foods. Fiber helps to fill up the stomach quicker. Thus less food will be eaten. Then less calories will be taken by the body.

Low fat foods are also regarded as one of the best weight loss foods. Fat contains more than twice the energy of carbohydrates or protein, so eating less fat naturally lowers calorie intake.

Nutrient foods, particularly those that are rich in B vitamins, can help to increase one’s energy levels,  giving an individual more desire to exercise. The more you exercise, the more weight you will lose.

Many foods with a high water content are ranked among some of the best weight loss foods. They are often low in calories. In addition, water intake increase has proven to benefit weight loss.

Fresh, natural produce are among the best weight loss foods, they are often low in energy and sodium. A high sodium intake has been shown to cause slight water retention, thus gaining an extra few pounds of water weight. A low sodium diet can help rid the body of water retention.

Processed and convenient products loaded with refined sugar are NOT the best weight loss foods. The sugar contributes to “empty calories” void of all nutrients.
All the best weight loss foods should generally be….

*     Fresh natural food
*     Nutritionally dense
*     High in fiber
*     Low in calories
*     Low in fat
*     Low in refined sugars
*     Low in sodium

Many good weight loss foods may also contain…

*     Complex carbs
*     High quality protein
*     Fiber
*     High water content

Examples of some of the best foods for losing weight…

1.     Fruit
2.     Vegetables
3.     Legumes
4.     Wholegrain foods (muesli, oatmeal, wholemeal pasta, etc)
5.     Baked potato
6.     Boiled brown rice
7.     Fresh fish

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