When you're trying to lose weight, it's easy to get mixed up in the world of calorie counting. The truth is the easiest way to lose weight is to make sure to incorporate foods that actually help you lose weight by boosting your metabolism. Try to include these 7 foods into your diet and you'll be losing weight quicker than ever.
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Citrus helps to metabolize your fat faster so that you can lose weight in no time.
The reason to include a lot more orange, grapefruit, lemon and lime in your weight loss plan is because vitamin C has been proven to metabolize fat faster, which makes losing weight a lot less difficult.
Fish is full of omega-3 fatty acids and is an important part of a healthy diet.
Having healthy fats is important to any diet, and nothing can beat the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish like salmon, tuna, mackerel, trout and sardines. They boost your weight loss potential.
Broccoli is filled with calcium, which has been proven to aid in weight loss.
Studies have linked calcium and weight loss, which is lucky for the broccoli lovers out there. This veggie is full of the oh-so-important nutrient and it's totally ok to ask for seconds!
Low-fat dairy is yet another way to get plenty of calcium in your diet.
Dairy is good for you, and low-fat dairy is even better. Why not double up and make sure you're having some for breakfast and lunch? Or, better yet, with every meal of the day.
Berries are high in fiber and will help you stay full longer to keep from munching.
Everyone knows that berries are high in fiber and it helps you stay satisfied all day long. You will continue to lose weight by munching on these.
Lean protein will help you gain and maintain muscle mass to speed up your metabolism.
It's important to eat plenty of protein while you're trying to lose weight– especially because it helps to preserve muscle mass and keep your metabolism running at full speed. So bring on the chicken, turkey and low-fat beef!
Spicy peppers can speed up your metabolism too.
Studies have shown that capsacin, a compound found in peppers like jalapeños, habaneros and chili, speeds up your metabolism. So, you know, now there's an extra reason to eat as much spicy food as you can handle!
