Superfoods are nutritional powerhouses that have versatile functions, it helps build bones, prevent chronic diseases, improve your eyesight, and even keep your mind sharp. Besides it also helps you to stay slim and fit. Let’s give a look to best superfoods for quick weight loss.
1. Black beans
A cup of black beans contains 15 grams of satisfying protein and does not contain any saturated fat found in other protein sources, like red meat.
Dietary fiber is commonly known as an important factor in weight loss and weight management by functioning as a “bulking agent” in the digestive system. High fiber foods increase the sense of fullness after eating and reduce appetite, while giving an individual a sense of fullness for longer, thereby lowering calorie intake.
Studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like black beans decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality while promoting a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, and helps to stay slim and fit.
2. Oats
Oats are rich in fiber, a serving can help an individual feel full throughout the day. One of the healthiest grains, Oats are gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Oats have many other benefits as well besides weight loss which includes lower blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of heart disease.
3. Avocado
Often people avoid fats while maintaining a proper diet but it must be kept in mind that avoiding fat is no way instead of choosing the right fat is the proper way to maintain your diet.
There is a compound named, Oleic acid present in avocado. Besides avocados’ healthy monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) triggers your body to actually quiet hunger. Avocado helps to melt away belly fat. This fruit is also packed with fiber and protein. A quarter or a half of an avocado is highly recommended.
Recommended recipe: Avocado, Tomato, and Lettuce sandwiches.
4. Kidney Beans
The large amount of dietary fiber in kidney beans keeps one full for longer, rich in Resistant Starch. Also, low-fat content makes it a wholesome low-calorie meal. Besides losing weight it also helps in lowering cholesterol, improving memory, boosting memory, it also acts as a natural detoxifier.
5. Almonds
Nuts are another superfood rich in healthy fats that help you slim down. Almonds, in particular, can help you in shedding weight. Almonds are full of healthy fats protein and fiber that help in maintaining your blood sugar levels stable and keeping you full for longer and can help in keeping your cravings away thus, supporting your weight loss diet. A great source of Vitamin E, almonds help in reducing signs of aging and nourishes your skin.
6. Bananas
Bananas act as a slimming superfood. A slightly green banana will fill you up and boost your metabolism with its 12.5 grams of Resistant Starch. Even a ripe banana also acts as Resistant Starch, with almost 5 grams.
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I love many of these foods Debarati. Especially black beans. Rocking list.