Lots of people nowadays are becoming conscious of their figure. Not only do they want to keep a healthy body but they also want a leaner and more toned shape to flaunt those curves and muscles. If you are on a diet, you are aware that there are certain types of foods that you are not allowed to eat for various reasons and one of those is high amount of sugar.
What are the benefits of fruits in your diet ?
Fruits and vegetables are great source of energy, vitamins & minerals plus they are sure to provide you your nourishment without the risk of consuming too much calories. It is also proven that soil based produce are a great way of eliminating hunger and food cravings. Remember that when you crave, you will tend to eat and if you don’t appease that hunger you will overeat until that craving is fulfilled. We eliminate this by eating low calorie products that will alleviate your cravings and a great example of these low calorie products are fruits and vegetables.
For someone who wishes
to lose that excess weight that they gained, one needs to incorporate
fruits and vegetables to their diets. Be aware though that too much is not good either so keep everything in moderation. In this post, we will concentrate on giving you
a list of the best fruits to eat to help you lose weight. This will be a list of fruits that is healthy to munch on without dreading on adding extra pounds.
Apple – apples are the best example of a low calorie snack. This is the number 1 go-to snack if you don’t want to eat heavily during the day. If you eat a slice of apple before any meal, you are sure to eat less of your meal. If you think that eating a plain apple is boring, sprinkle ½ tsp of cinnamon in it. Apples also are a great source of antioxidants that helps your metabolic system to function better.
Goji berries – Goji berries are a great source for protein and amino acids. Imagine a calorie count of 35/tablespoon. In addition to amino acids and being a great source of protein, Goji berries are also a great source of fiber. Remember that fiber helps you go on a day without feeling hungry all the time. You will feel less craving and to enjoy your Goji berries more, you can add raisins and nuts (preferably walnuts) to it. Another way is to add low fat yogurt for a healthy and delicious snack or desert after meals.
Blueberries – not only does blueberries eliminate the risk of diabetes but blueberries are known to be a great source of anthocyanins which is a great chemical that acts as antioxidants. Eat a cup of fresh blueberries are add them to your cereal for a quick snack or breakfast meal.
Pomegranate – if you want to have a snack of high in
fiber but low in calorie, pomegranate is your best choice here. Pomegranate has a high concentration of amino acid and protein in addition to having Vitamin A, C, D, E, Niacin, Vitamin b12, and a whole lot more. 1 pomegranate is best eaten as a morning meal or a quick snack in the afternoon.
Now let’s go on to a more
specific list of fruits that you can include in your diets which is:
High in carbohydrates – this group includes banana, fig, mango, pineapple, pear, kiwi, and plum. Fruits with high amount of carbohydrates will keep you energized and active throughout your day. Don’t worry, you don’t have to eat it as is but you can either accompany it with cereal, nuts or low fat yogurt.
Next on the list is the berries and citrus group – in addition to Goji berries and blueberries this group includes raspberries, cranberries and strawberries. Well, basically any fruit that ends in –berries falls into this category. In addition to –berries, we have your tangy bunch which includes lemon, lime, orange, and sweet lime. This group is best for cleansing the insides of our system and a great way for detoxification.
Next is the low in carbohydrates group – nectarine, cantaloupe, watermelon just to name a few are fruits that contain low carbohydrates that helps in keeping your cholesterol level low.
Now we head on to
the watery group – the watery group consists of melon, honey dew melon, watermelon or basically anything that falls under the melon category. It is best to keep your body hydrated for a more effective digestion and secretion of toxins outside your body.
Lastly, we have
the dry fruits – dry fruits usually serve as accompaniments to fresh fruits. These include dates, prunes, raisins, etc.
There you have it,
a list of fruits that you should have in your diet if you wish to remove those excess flab and to gain that body that you always wanted. This list will help you create an effective
diet and meal plan for a success
weight loss program.