5 Excellent Weight Loss Foods

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It is a known fact that eating right is essential for weight loss. One has to take full care of one’s diet if one wants to lose weight. But what is not known by the intelligent that one does not necessarily need a wacky diet plan to keep of the pounds. Even a simple eating routine is sufficient to help control weight problems and obesity. In fact, it is a simple eating routine which will help you in weight loss in the long run. One logical reason for this, explains Dr. Kathleen Zelman, a prominent weight loss consultant, is that the body can only adapt to simple foods and not highly processed, chemical based items. It is best to go back to the basics.

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Here are 5 excellent weight loss foods, which might go a long way to help you control weight and live a light, stress free life.


  1. Load up on nature’s gifts - The first option for your diet which you could choose are fresh fruits and vegetables. Simply put, there are a huge number of benefits associated with this. Firstly, you will be supplied with a rich supply of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients. These will make your metabolism healthier and the weight loss process quicker. Also, you will not have to worry about portions - the more you eat, the better it will be.
  2. So that you don’t get lost hunting for fruits, you can choose from fresh berries, melons, greens, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, beets, pea pod and many such highly nutritive foods which grow this time of the year. These are much effective in quick weight loss. Watermelons are another excellent option. Besides being low on calories, they are 90% water. Who would not want to dive into something so juicy and sweet on a hot summer day?
  3. Chilled soups - These are yet another great way to control weight during the summers and rather, quicken weight loss. Complete with vegetables, soups are filling and nutritious, low on calories and high on nutrition. When you start a meal with soup, you tend to eat less in the meal which is helpful.
  4. White meats - Lean, white meats are nicely stacked with high proteins and are less on fat. Eat as much as possible. Chicken, fish etc are very good options. One thing to be kept in mind is the method of preparation which should include minimum oil possible.
  5. Green Tea - Hot tea in summers? You heard it right, tea is a popular slimming solution which speeds up weight loss by increasing the metabolism of the body. not to mention that it’s rich in antioxidants, promotes heart health, aids digestion and regulates blood sugar and body temperature. It raises the metabolic rate and speeds up fat oxidation, thus helping people lose weight. Phew! That’s quite a lot.

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One Response to “5 Excellent Weight Loss Foods”

  1. Tom HumesJuly 26th, 2008 - 7:07 am

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