The Top Ten Health Boosting Weight Loss Foods

There are a number of foods which are great for any diet. Whether you’re looking to improve your health, or lose weight, these super-foods will help you on your journey.

Almonds: Almonds are a fantastic snack when attempting to lose weight. Although many people avoid nuts when on a strict diet, they needn’t. People see the high fat content in nuts and believe they are counterproductive to weight loss, but this isn’t the case. Healthy fats can actually help the body to lose weight. Almonds are also packed with protein and Vitamin-E.

Olive Oil: Used in the Mediterranean for centuries, Olive oil is extremely healthy, despite being packed with fat. Poly-unsaturated fat found in foods such as olive oil actually help the body to lose weight by breaking down excess unhealthy fats with oleic acid.

Green Tea: One of the most popular drinks amongst health fanatics, Green Tea is a healthy and delicious weight loss aid. It acts to flush the body of excess liquids, as well as being high in anti-oxidants. It also has a thermogenic affect, raising the body’s metabolism.

Soup: Healthy soup recipes are a great way to get increased amounts of vegetables and other nutritious ingredients in to your diet. Create large batches of delicious vegetable soup, and store in the fridge or freezer. Reheat when needed for a convenient and healthy meal.

Asparagus: A mild diuretic, so fantastic for shedding water weight, Asparagus is both healthy and delicious. Roast in the oven with sea salt and fresh black pepper for an excellent accompaniment to your healthy dinner. It is packed with vitamins A, B-complex, C and E.

Chili: For the spice lovers, Chili has been proven to boost the body’s metabolism. It is also great for general health, with a single chili containing a day’s recommended daily allowance of beta carotene.

Cucumber: Part of the melon family (yes, really!) Cucumbers are a natural diuretic. Similarly to Asparagus, this is great for combating unwanted water retention.

Celery: It is thought that it takes more calories to digest celery than it contains. Even if this isn’t true, Research has shown that celery contains blood pressure reducing properties, making it an excellent addition to a heart-healthy diet. Celery is also full of Vitamin C (excellent for the immune system), and high in fiber (excellent for digestive health).

Spinach: One of the healthiest vegetables available to buy, Spinach is has an extremely high nutrient content, excellent for dieting. It is high in both vitamins and minerals.

Sweet Potato: Being a complex carb, sweet potato is a great alternative to the traditional white potato. It releases its energy slower, reducing the insulin load on the body. This makes it better for sustained, constant energy, and weight loss.

Healthy soup recipes are a great way to lose weight. You can find recipes and advice at the authors website: Soup Recipes