The Top 10 Most Weight Loss Friendly Foods on the Planet

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Do you know that there are certain foods that can help you shed the extra pounds? It sounds too good to be true, right? But it’s for real!

The following foods can help you feel full longer, curb cravings, and even kick up your metabolism. So if you want to be healthy and lose those excess fats, take this list when you go to the supermarket:

1. Whole Eggs

Eggs are among the “best foods” you can eat if you need to lose weight. They are nutrient dense and can help you get all the nutrients you need on a calorie-restricted diet. You can find most of the nutrients in the yolks.

2. Salmon

Big and oily fishes like salmon are incredibly healthy. They are loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation, known to play a major role in obesity and metabolic disease.

3. Boiled Potatoes

Root vegetables like potato are high in potassium, a nutrient that plays a vital role in blood pressure control. Eating white, boiled potatoes will naturally make you feel full and eat less of other foods.

4. Leafy Greens

Leafy greens such as kale, spinach, and collards are low in both calories and carbs, but loaded with fiber. They also have calcium that aid fat burning in some studies.

5. Avocados

Avocado is a unique type of fruit. Whereas most fruit is high in carbs, avocados are full of healthy fats that also found in olive oil. They also contain vital nutrients such as potassium and fiber.

6. Apple Cider Vinegar

Taking this at the same time as a high carb meal can increase feeling of fullness and make people eat 200-275 fewer calories for the rest of the day. It is also known to reduce blood sugar spikes after meals that may lead to long term good effects on health.

7. Quinoa

Quinoa is packed with protein, amino acids, phytosterols, and vitamin E that helps lessen body fat, body weight, and food intake.

8. Honey

Known to be a nutritious alternative to sugar, honey can improve blood sugar control, is a cough suppressant, and boosts immunity.

9. Cocoa

Cocoa contains more antioxidants that can reduce degeneration of aortic arteries and blunts fat deposition. Studies show that a bit of dark chocolate daily strengthens the heart, boosts mood, and keeps skin young.

10. Full-fat Yoghurt

Yoghurt contains probiotic bacteria that can improve the function of your gut, making you leptin resistant, which is the main hormonal driver of obesity.