These 12 Foods Are for Anyone Who Wants to Lose Weight Faster
Here are 12 delicious, wonderfully diet-friendly foods!
Prawns: At just 8 calories each, prawns are a first-class lean protein source. They help speed up your metabolism and curb your appetite. To stay full for longer, make a prawn cocktail your starter at your next meal so you don't overdo it when the main course arrives — or build an ideal dinner around a prawn stir-fry with mixed vegetables (onion, mushroom, pepper, broccoli).
Cherry tomatoes: A bowl of cherry tomatoes is only 30 calories. These are delightful, sweet, bite-sized snacks you can enjoy anytime, and low enough in calories to have at your snacks whenever you like.
Egg whites: Egg white is a very high protein source. At just 7 calories, this remarkable food is ideal for a low-calorie breakfast — sauté 4–5 egg whites with vegetables like spinach, tomato and onion, and season with the spices you love.
Mineral water: If you find plain mineral water hard to drink, these calorie-free waters are just the thing. Flavour yours with lemon, cloves or cinnamon to make it fun — you'll boost your mineral intake and help balance your blood sugar.
Whole-grain sandwich bread: Make a smoked-turkey or chicken sandwich with whole-grain bread, or lightly spread peanut butter on it for a smart alternative to greasy pastries.
Cucumber: With their low salt and high water content, cucumbers are wonderful for relieving uncomfortable bloating. This handy food you can easily carry with you is only 45 calories — reach for a cucumber to curb hunger between meals.
Dip: Bottled or fresh, dip is a low-calorie sauce to flavour vegetables like carrot and celery. You can also use this healthy sauce on sandwiches, burgers and potatoes instead of fatty sauces like mayonnaise and cream.
Popcorn: A cup of oil-free popcorn is just 30 calories. Boost the flavour with parmesan or spices like chilli powder and cumin, even a little hot sauce, and enjoy a tasty cup of popcorn with your movie.
Hot sauce: Eating spicy foods at meals curbs your appetite and speeds up your metabolism — so use this fiery sauce anywhere. Put it on your eggs or add it to soups and dishes.
Artichoke: At 60 calories each, artichokes are a wonderful liver-cleansing food. They aid digestion and don't cause bloating. Enjoy them cooked in olive oil, or boiled and added to salads.
Grapefruit: A fat-burning fruit at 120 calories, grapefruit helps regulate your metabolism and steady the pace at which you eat. The bioflavonoids in the white part in particular are protective against cancer, and the lycopene pigment that gives grapefruit its red colour is among nature's most powerful antioxidants.
Frozen berries: Frozen fruit is a lovely answer to sugar cravings — colourful, tiny, delicious treats straight from the freezer. A handful of frozen berries is only 110 calories. Berries are protective against colon cancer in particular thanks to their antioxidants, and their polyphenols help renew damaged cells and protect against Alzheimer's.