Weight Loss Guide: The Only Foods You Need For Your Weight Loss Plan (3 of 4)

Chili Pepper

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If you are on a weight loss plan, consider adding chili peppers to speed up the process of shedding that excess body weight.

Chili peppers contain capsaicin, which is a substance that induces a sense of fullness and also burns body fat at the same time. There are many companies that even sell the substance in supplement form, but it can’t be a substitute for the natural product.

A recent study revealed that just by including one gram of chili pepper in one’s diet can speed up the fat-burning process. However, the study showed no impact on people who regularly eat spicy food, which suggests that after a while, tolerance builds up.

SUMMARY

Add chili pepper to your diet for boosting the fat burning process in your body. Further, red chili pepper also induces satiety, which ensures that you don’t exceed your daily calorie limit.

 

 

Coconut Oil

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People associate anything containing fat as something that shouldn’t be touched with a barge pole. However, the fact is that not all fats are the same. Your body requires a certain amount of healthy fats to function properly, and coconut oil is one of the major sources.

Coconut oil contains a high amount of fatty acids, known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). The role of these fatty acids is to induce satiety and burn body fat at the same time.

A number of recent studies have suggested that coconut oil is also useful in getting rid of that rigid belly fat. However, coconut oil contains a lot of calories, so you shouldn’t be adding it on top of what you’re already eating. Instead, the idea should be to replace the cooking oil you use with coconut oil, for better results.

Or, if you are someone who doesn’t like the taste, you can also go for extra virgin olive oil, which is also a good choice for burning excess body fat.

SUMMARY

Coconut oil is good at reducing excess body fat and should be a part of your weight loss diet.

 

 

Full fat yogurt

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If you like dairy products, adding yogurt to your weight loss diet is a good idea.

Most forms of yogurt contain probiotic bacteria that boost gut function and improve metabolism. Further, a healthy gut ensures that you are protected from inflammation, which happens to be one of the many causes of obesity.

Make sure you only go for yogurt that contains live cultures, as other yogurts can lack probiotics. Also, eating full-fat yogurt should be your plan as it reduces any risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity in the long run. Low-fat yogurt, on the other hand, contains a lot of sugar, which should be avoided at all costs.

SUMMARY

Eating probiotic yogurt on a regular basis can boost your digestive health. Include it in your weight loss diet but do make sure that you’re avoiding any yogurt that has added sugar as an ingredient.

 

 

Chia Seeds

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Chia seeds should be a part of your weight loss diet, as it contains a large quantity of fiber, which is good for your metabolic health.

A low-carb food, chia seeds have the ability to absorb over twelve times its weight as water, which aids digestion and improves metabolism. While some studies seem to suggest that it reduces appetite, it wasn’t clear if it aided weight loss.

However, thanks to the large quantities of nutrients that it packs, it should be a part of any healthy diet.

SUMMARY

Chia seeds contain a high amount of fiber, which ensures your metabolic function stays healthy. Adding it to your weight loss plan will help you reach your goals easily.

 

 

Lean beef and chicken breast

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For no valid reason meat is bashed and often declared an unhealthy food item. Any claims of it being linked to chronic health complications mustn’t be taken seriously since no scientific evidence is there to back those up.

While there is no doubt on the subject of processed meats causing diabetes or certain heart diseases, unprocessed meat can be made a part of the diet without any guilt.

However, a review study conducted not long ago did find a very slight correlation between red meat intake and cancer among men. It is relieving to note here that no such correlation has been seen in women.

What makes meat a great food for weight loss is its enormous protein content. Undoubtedly, protein is more filling than any other nutrient and a diet comprising it in a decent portion will make you use up an additional around 100 calories in a day.

Studies have laid down that if protein intake is increased to 25%, cravings decline by as much as 60%. Thus, it can significantly determine your per day calorie intake.

If you are cutting down on carbs, you can have even fatty meats but, if not, stick to only lean meats.

SUMMARY

Lean beef and chicken are good sources of protein that should be a part of your weight loss diet. They are full of protein and fiber, which aids weight loss over time and keeps you healthy.