4 Top Fruits to Support Weight Loss (and How to Enjoy Them)
Skip the cake, cookies, and candy. Going au natural with your treats boosts fiber intake, supporting weight loss, and gives you additional health benefits.
1.High-Fiber Apples Allow You to Get Your Sweet Fix on the Go
Atlanta-based Kristen Smith, RDN, spokesperson for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and registered dietitian for Piedmont Healthcare, says apples are high in fiber but low in calories, which, like many fruits, makes them a wise food choice if you’re trying to lose weight.
“Foods with increased fiber can help slow digestion and keep you feeling satiated for longer periods of time,” Smith says. “For optimal satiety and fiber intake, keep the skin on."
Past research established the connection between consuming fiber-rich foods and managing weight.
How to Enjoy
Smith recommends topping your favorite salad with apple slices, dipping them in Greek yogurt as a snack, or adding them to oatmeal for natural sweetness.
If you prefer a no-frills snack, simply grab an apple and go. Their portability is part of their appeal.
2. Raspberries Are One of the Best Sources of Fiber
Because of their sweetness, raspberries can help satisfy a sugar craving, Smith says. These offer fiber as well as antioxidants, which combat harmful substances called free radicals in the body, research has shown. According to the USDA, 1 cup of raspberries has 8 g of fiber, offering 28 percent of the DV and making them an excellent source.
How to Enjoy
though raspberries make good additions to salads and yogurts, too, Smith points out that these make a great snack on their own. Take a break, have a handful, and eat them slowly. You'll boost your mindful eating, plus get your sweetness.
3. Whole Oranges, Not Juice, Are Weight Loss-Friendly
A medium-sized orange provides 3.14 g of fiber, or 11 percent of your DV, per the USDA. But that only applies if you're eating the fruit itself, so keep this in mind if you’re eating to trim your waistline.
"Avoid Orange Juice and eat a whole or cut-up orange instead," she says. "Also, oranges are packed with vitamin C, which offer several health benefits, like boosting your immune system, helping your body make collagen, and aiding with iron absorption." According to the USDA, a medium-sized orange has 69.7 mg of vitamin C, 77 percent of your DV.
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How to Enjoy
Whip up an orange salsa, Smith suggests, and use it to top chicken breast or fish to get your vitamin C and protein fix. Making sure you keep up on your protein requirements is a good strategy for weight loss, according to a June 2015 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, because it helps you feel full for longer. Harvard University notes you need 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight, so a 150-pound person would need 54 g of protein daily.
4. Mangoes Are a Metabolism-Boosting Treat
Talk about a major sweetness superhero — mangoes offer that no-sugar fix you want, and they can even help improve your metabolism and lower inflammation, says Lawder. A small, short-term study published in April 2017 in The FASEB Journal found that mango lowered blood pressure and helped with blood sugar regulation, both of which play a role in metabolism. It also improved inflammation markers, the research noted.
How to Enjoy
After cutting into slices or pieces, sprinkle a little chili powder and lime juice on top, Lawder says. This will provide a flavorful snack; plus, the kick may boost this snack’s weight loss potential. A review published in June 2017 in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition found that the active ingredient in chile peppers, capsaicin, may accelerate weight loss efforts.
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They consume very little!! Also certain medications can cause weight loss side effects!
Consume less calories than you burn.
The best kitchen appliance or kitchen appliances are those who fit you best. You can use blenders to blend all your foods such as strawberries and apples.
Weight loss is all in all consuming your energy which is kept in fat underneath your skin. So you must exercise to consume that energy.
Depending on to what extent you were to eat the chocolate cheerios would effect weight loss. If you excessively ate them you could consume extra calories leading up to prevented weight loss.
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This depends on body type, height and current weight.
Good if you don't eat to many, But the easiest way is to Exercise .
Well apples are fairly healthy, but don't expect them to be a miracle weight loss food
If you consume less energy than your body requires.
Weight loss depends not on what you eat, but rather how many calories you consume. You can lose weight eating whatever you want, so long as you consume fewer calories than you burn.
The WebMD website has a great article explaining how to safely lose weight and the dangers of some weight loss programs. Some weight loss programs that restrict the types of foods you eat or greatly reduce the calories you consume can be harmful to your health. If you choose use a diet with prepared meals, like Nutrisystem, then it would be best to discuss your overall health and the weight loss program with your doctor to be sure you are getting a good balance of the nutrition you need from the program you choose.