Green Tea
has been called "the absolute miracle" and "the best weight
loss food." Green tea has antioxidants called catechins that
help to speed up your metabolism. It also helps lower bad
LDL cholesterol.
Pears and Apples
are great snacks. Both contain pectin fiber, which decreases
blood sugar levels. This helps portion control at meal time.
I also recommend to get organic pears and apples since they
contain high amounts of pesticides if compared to many other
fruits.
Apple Cider and Balsamic Vinegar
help to detoxify your liver, which plays an important role
in weight loss.
Vinegar can also help control blood sugar increases that may
occur after eating.
Grapefruit's
phytochemicals reduce insulin levels, which may force your
body to convert calories into energy rather than flab.
Several studies have shown that grapefruit helps you lose
weight and is recommended in your weight loss diet.
Cinnamon
is a lesser known food that helps weight loss. Research from
the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that a little
cinnamon can help control post-meal insulin spikes, which
make you feel hungry. Also, one USDA study showed that just
a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon a day lowers blood sugar,
cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in people with type 2
diabetes.
Drink filtered water
in the morning right after waking up and during the day
instead of tap water (to keep your metabolism going). This
way you will increase your body's natural fat burning
processes and flush out toxins in your body. Remember to use
filtered water instead of tap water or bottled water because
those contain chemicals and impurities which slow down your
metabolism, in particular your thyroid, which makes your
weight loss harder.
Hot red peppers
contain capsaicin, which helps suppress appetite. Also,
hot spices
will help you to increase your metabolism.
