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What should I eat to lose weight? The best foods to eat to lose weight are foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories. Leafy greens such as kale, spinach, collard greens, etc. Leafy greens contain thylakoids that are plant compounds that have been linked to increasing satiety and appetite management in at least two human studies.

The Best Weight Loss Foods To Eat:

Leafy Greens are high in Vitamin K. High quality protein like salmon can keep you full and satisfied.  Salmon is loaded with omega 3 fatty acids that can help reduce inflammation.  It is important to know that inflammation in the body can cause obesity.

What should I eat to lose weight?

Another lean protein source that can help make you full and satisfied is chicken breasts because they are high in nutrients and low in calories.

Tuna is another high satisfying protein food. There is also a healthy fat in this called DHA, docosahexaenoic. And that is a form of omega-3 fatty acid which can help benefit your heart.

Beans and legumes are high in protein and fiber which can help promote satiety and keep yourself full.  This includes black beans, lentils, kidney beans, etc.

Cottage Cheese is high in protein and can help you build and maintain muscle.  This is also satiating and high in calcium.

Avocados contain a lot of fat, fiber and water and it is a food that is satisfying. Some of the healthy vitamins that an avocado has are Vitamin A, D, E, K. It also contains potassium and other nutrients like fiber.

Studies have shown that a diet that is rich in whole grains can support a healthy weight loss.

Whole Grains foods are oats, brown rice, quinoa, etc.  Oats are high in beta glucans and those soluble fibers may increase satiety and improve metabolic health.

People think white rice is bad, the nutrient for the most part is the same as brown rice. Refined grains like white bread and commercial goods are good if you eat this in moderation.

Fruit is high in fiber and low in nutrients such apple, bananas, apricots, peaches, etc. Fruits contain natural sugar which is a healthy sugar.

Grapefruit is high in fiber and nutrients and does a great job promoting fullness. There was a 2006 study where 91 people who were obese for 12 weeks ate half of their grapefruit before meals which led to weight loss of 3.5 pounds. Another study showed that eating a half a grapefruit about a half an hour before meals will make you eat fewer calories.

Greek Yogurt is great for weight management as it has twice the amount of protein than regular yogurt. Greek yogurt contains a probiotic bacteria that can improve the function of your gut.

The best weight loss plan will always include fruits and vegetables. The best advice is to contact a registered dietitian for the best weight loss plan for your weight loss goals.

“The best foods to eat to lose weight are foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories.” Celebrity Fitness & Nutrition Expert Obi Obadike

The Bottom Line the best weight loss foods are fish, chicken, meat, vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc. These foods provide tremendous health benefits, and they increase your satiety while helping to make you feel full.

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