Food relatively influences hunger, hormone generation and calorie burn-down in the human body. This is why some foods are better for weightloss than others, according to science.
For people trying to lose weight, it is a good idea to stick to foods that are weightloss friendly.
Based on their overall effects in the human body, here are top weightloss friendly foods that you should know:
Whole eggs
Egg has almost all the nutrients that the body needs in its yolk. It is very high in protein and can make one feel full without eating large amount of calories.
Kris Gunnars, a nutrition researcher, writes in his post ‘The 20 most weight loss friendly foods on the planet’ on AuthorityNutrition.com that, an ‘8 week study found that eggs for breakfast increased weightloss on a calorie restricted diet.’
Tuna
Tuna fish is a lean fish, meaning it is fish with low fat. It is a low calorie and high protein food.
‘If you’re trying to emphasize protein intake, then make sure to choose tuna canned in water, but not oil,’ Gunnars advises.
Cruciferous vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables are vegetables that are members of the family Cruciferae. These are the gabbage and broccoli family. Apart from being high in fiber, this class of vegetables also contain some amount of protein.
They also contain cancer fighting substances, Gunnars noted.
Soups
Foods with lots of water often have low energy density and they make people feel full without eating too many calories.
‘Some studies have shown that eating the exact same food, except made in a soup instead of as solid food, makes people feel more satiated and eat significantly fewer calories,’ according to Gunnars.
Beans and other legumes
Legumes like beans, lentils, kidney beans, black beans and some others, are highly useful for weightloss. These foods are high in fiber and protein, two nutrients that have been linked to satiety.
But Gunnars warns that ‘the main problem is that a lot of people have problem tolerating legumes. For this reason, it is important to prepare them properly.’
Boiled potatoes
White potatoes score high on satiety index, the scale that measures how filling foods are. On top of that, they contain a large variety of nutrients, a ‘little bit of almost everything’ the body needs.
‘They are particularly high in potassium, a nutrient that most people don’t get enough of and plays an important role in blood pressure control,’ Gunnars mentioned.
Other root vegetables like sweet potatoes are also excellent.
Nuts
Nuts are great snacks. They have a balanced store of nutrients. They contain fiber, protein and healthy fats.
Nuts are high in fats, but are not fattening. However, they are high in calories, so it would be wise to not eat too much of them.
Gunnars writes that, ‘Population studies have also shown that people who eat nuts tend to be healthier, and leaner, than the people who don’t.’
These foods should help you achieve weightloss without having to stay hungry or keep a strict eating timetable.
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