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7 Surprising Foods That Can Help Reduce Weight!
Dt. Ranjit KaurDietitian/Nutritionist • 24 Years Exp.Post Graduation Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition, Fellowship In Obesity Management
Excessive fat in the body can cause a host of health complications such as diabetes, blood pressure, gout and disorders related to the gallbladder. However, there are certain food types that can help you achieve a healthy body with optimal fat levels.
Some foods that aid fat loss are:
- Greek yoghurt: This type of yoghurt contains higher amounts of protein and fewer carbohydrates as compared to regular yoghurt. It will help you feel full for a longer duration and prevent over-snacking.
- Green tea: Apart from its antioxidant properties, the other green tea benefits are that it raises the metabolic rate in the body and helps in burning calories. Catechin is a compound present in green tea that aids in weight loss. Therefore, you are advised to drink green tea to reduce belly fat.
- Chilli peppers: They contain a compound containing capsaicin that helps in boosting metabolism which in turn burns fat.
- Chicken: Chicken mostly consists of lean protein that requires more calories to digest as compared to digesting fats and carbohydrates. Lean protein also helps build muscle in the body which burn more calories when the body is at rest.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon aids the body in transporting the sugar into the cells so that it can be used as energy and not stored as fat.
- Eggs: Eggs are considered to be a type of superfood as they contain plenty of minerals and vitamins. Eggs also contain protein that helps in feeling full for a longer duration.
- Non starchy vegetables: Non starchy vegetables such as carrots, squash and zucchini contain fiber that helps you feel fuller. They also contain very less carbohydrates so they do not add much calorific value to the body.
In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!