10 Top Superfoods for Weight Loss

Tired of the same old foods? Here are 10 Top Superfoods for weight loss recommended by top weight loss guides, to help you burn fat faster and be healthier. Remember to consume a wide variety of healthy foods daily and your efforts will surely be rewarded in not time.

1. Eggs

Eggs are a good source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Some egg producers are adding flaxseed to the feed of hens. Adding omega-3 fatty acids, in the form of flaxseeds, to the diets of hens increases the omega-3 fatty acid content of eggs by over six times that of regular eggs. Egg producers also add vitamin E to the flaxseed feed to keep it stable. This can cause the vitamin E content of fortified eggs to be as much as eight times higher than that of normal eggs. Eggs can provide you with lean protein to keep you fuller longer and help repair damaged muscles after exercise.

2. Legumes

Sometimes referred to as “the poor man’s meat,” legumes are an excellent source of soluble fiber, which is important for the bodies blood sugar and energy levels stable. As far as plant foods go, most legumes are relatively high in protein and are a good source of slow releasing complex carbohydrates. This is great for providing a more stable and longer lasting supply of energy for working out. Legumes can be eaten in chili, stews, and soups, and are also enjoyable when served cold in bean salads. The more common legumes include pinto beans, kidney beans, navy beans, lima beans, black beans, chickpeas, lentils, and black-eyed peas. Legumes can be purchased dry, canned, and sometimes frozen and all have high nutritional value.

3. Allium Vegetables

Allium vegetables, such as garlic, chives, onions, scallions, and leeks, are a flavorful way to add healthful nutrients to anyone's diet. The benefits of garlic and other allium vegetables may come from their abundant flavonoids, such as quercetin, and also from their sulfur-containing compounds. Allium vegetables may be more beneficial when uncooked. You may want to add them to sandwiches, salads, salad dressings, and other raw recipes to get the most from them, just be sure to brush your teeth afterward to avoid bad breath if you eat them raw.

4. Mollusks Seafood

Low in fat, a source of protein, and high in essential minerals, mollusks can be a good addition to a fat loss diet. Three popular and nutritious mollusk choices are clams, oysters, and mussels. Clams are an excellent source of vitamin B12 and copper. These nutrients may help maintain good blood status for delivering oxygen to working muscles and increase fat burn. Along with copper, mollusks are also rich in zinc and selenium. These minerals are necessary for the proper functioning of the body’s immune system and its antioxidant defenses.

5. Nuts

Nuts are a very rich source of nutrients, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, vegetable proteins, fiber, vitamin E, potassium, folate, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, phosphorous, phytosterols, antioxidants, and arginine. Although nuts are considered a fatty food, the fat in them may be beneficial. Some healthful choices for the people trying to lose fat weight, include almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, and pistachios. But remember, eating too much of a good thing can really increase your caloric intake, which could lead to an increase in body fat. A good guideline may be to eat serving per day. A serving is one ounce (24 almonds).

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