11 Best Superfoods for Weight Loss

We all know that superfoods are nutritional powerhouses that contribute to good health and healing of the body. They help building bones, preventing chronic diseases, keeping your mind healthy, etc. However, we should not forget to mention that they have an impact on our weight as well. Read on to learn more about superfoods and their effect on our short- and long-term health:

• Beans: They are high in antioxidants and may aid in disease prevention, such as cancer, diabetes and heart diseases:

1. Black Beans: They are a great source of protein and don’t contain any of saturated fat found in other sources of protein.
2. Kidney Beans: They offer protein, fiber and are rich in resistant starch – a natural fat burner!
3. White beans: One-half cup of these beans contains around 4 grams of Resistant Starch.
4. Garbanzo beans: Chickpeas are rich in fiber, protein, healthy fats and resista
   

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• Oats: Oats are not only rich in fiber, they also help you feel full and satisfied throughout the day. A Half cup packs around 5 grams of resistant starch.
• Avocados: They contain fiber, protein and the right fats for us. Oleic acid, a compound in avocado’s monounsaturated fat, may quiet hunger. A quarter of an avocado a day plus exercises and you will watch that belly fat melt away.
• Blueberries: They are known for their anti-aging effects, because they are packed with antioxidants. But that is not all: they are rich in fiber and poor in calories (1 cup = 80 calories).
• Broccoli: Well-known for its cancer-preventing powers, this good source of fiber has only 30 calories a serving.
• Brown rice: It is a fiber packed alternative to white rice. Brown Rice also offers a good source of Resistant Starch. It is also a low-energy-density food, which means that they are filling and low caloric.
• Pears: You won’t believe it but just one pear offer us 15% of our daily recommended amount of fiber. The fiber is hiding in the skin, so no peeler!
• Citrus fruits:

1. Grapefruit: I’ve heard that eating half a grapefruit before each meal may help one loses up to a pound a week. I don’t know if it’s true, but the truth is that this fruit can lower insulin (fat-storage hormone) leading to weight loss. It’s almost 90% water and also a good source of protein.
2. Oranges: They are a good source of fiber – actually ranking highest among fruits – and this at only 59 calories!
   

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• Nuts: are another superfood rich in good fats!

1. Almonds: In one study, scientists proved that adding a daily helping of almonds to a low-cal diet helps people to lose more weight than they would without those nuts.
2. Pine nuts: They are rich in heart-healthy fatty acids that quell hunger hormones. Also, 80 nuts have only 95 calories.

• Dark chocolate: A nibble of dark chocolate before meals can slow down digestion, you will feel full longer and eat less at your next meal. It is also rich in monounsaturated fatty acids.
• Cheese: goat cheese and feta contain fatty acids that helps us to actually burn fat.