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10 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

Include these in your daily diet - by Lottie Dalziel
  • 13 Aug 2019
10 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

For most of us, losing weight is kind of like finishing a Rubix cube, it’s easier said than done. In most cases, we need to be most careful of our portion control it can also come down to exactly what we’re eating and don’t worry there’s more to the list than just fruit and veggies. We spoke to sports dietitian and co-founder of Health & Performance Collective, Chloe McLeod for her opinion on the healthy foods to help you lose weight fast.

What’s a healthy diet to help you lose weight? 

First up, Chloe explains “I tend to avoid recommending ‘diets’, however following a Mediterranean style of eating has been shown to be ideal in most situations for promoting great health.” Before you go ordering a yiros and a Greek salad for every meal here are the foods that will help you shed belly fat. 

1. Legumes

legumes

Chloe explains that legumes are not only rich in fibre, protein and are low GI. “They are super filling so help manage appetite, plus are great for gut health.” Tick tick, they’re a great addition to your salad to help keep you fuller for longer.

2. Green Tea

matcha green

It’s nothing new that green tea helps lower your appetite and almost has negative calories, a study in 2012 published in the journal of Obesity confirmed it. But want to step it up a notch? Try matcha green tea, it is packed with antioxidants called catechins that will boost your metabolism. 

3. Leafy greens

leafy green

It’s time to make friends with salad, Chloe recommends leafy greens as they are “particularly nutrient-dense, providing what your body needs so its systems run effectively.” 

4. Nuts

nuts

We’re not talking Reese’s peanut butter pieces, we’re talking raw, unsalted nuts like almonds, walnuts and pecans. Chloe explains that they are “rich in healthy fats, which help manage satiety, and nut eaters have been shown to have smaller waists than those who do not enjoy them!” Be careful not to go overboard, a handful a day will keep the bloat away. 

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

apple cider vinegar

A century-old drink, the acids in apple cider vinegar help protect the body from weight gain whilst lowering blood sugar levels and boosting your metabolism.

6. Fruit

fruit

For a while there fruit was made into the devil but Chloe who is also the sports dietitian for the NRL Eels disagrees “[fruit] is packed with fibre, fruit is the perfect snack that helps keep your digestive system healthy.”

7. Water

water

Whilst technically not a food, we will let this one slide. “Hydration is key when it comes to weight loss; being dehydrated increases risk of overeating,” Chloe argues. Cheers to that!

8. Figs

figs

For centuries dried figs, have been used as a snack for those looking to lose weight as they contain a large quantity of fibre they can help you feel fuller for longer and reduce hunger cravings. 

9. Eggs

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Not only do eggs help you feel fuller for longer, but studies have also shown that a protein-rich breakfast is key to helping you lose weight, in comparison to those breakfasts low in protein. Cold boiled eggs are also a great protein-rich snack between meals.

10. Cinnamon 

cinnamon

Not only is cinnamon delicious a study has confirmed that the essential oil cinnamaldehyde present in cinnamon helps activate thermogenesis (the mode where your body starts burning extra calories and weight loss).

What foods to avoid to lose weight

At New Idea Food we’re all about long-lasting sustainable weight loss and don’t believe in cutting anything out altogether (hey, we’re massive baking fans!). Although, there are some foods that you should limit your intake of, these being discretionary foods.

The Australian Dietary Guidelines define discretionary foods as: “‘Discretionary’ foods and drinks include sweet biscuits, cakes, desserts and pastries; processed meats and fattier/salty sausages; sweetened condensed milk; ice cream and other ice confections; confectionary and chocolate; savoury pastries and pies; commercial burgers with a high fat and/or salt content; commercially fried foods; potato chips, crisps and other fatty and/or salty snack foods including some savoury biscuits; cream, butter and spreads which are high in saturated fats; sugar-sweetened soft drinks and cordials, sports and energy drinks and alcoholic drinks.”

Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel, is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes all things food. When she isn't reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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