Introduction:
Imagine superfoods that would help you to zap weight, lower
cholesterol, and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Added
bonus - there are no side effects due to their intake. Not
surprisingly, you would rush to the market, buy sacks of them and
stack it in your store room. To your surprise, superfood exists,
that too, right at your local supermarket.
Top superfoods:
Given below are the superfoods that could help you to shed extra
weight without giving up eating totally:
• Green tea: Although there are
many health benefits of drinking green tea, one of its best
benefits is it helps to maintain a slim body. Its natural
weight-loss stimulant promotes a healthy heart, improves digestion
and keeps sugar level on control which results in weight loss.
Besides, green tea has high levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants
scavenge for free radicals in the body cells, and reduce the damage
caused by oxidation. Thus, the destructive process of oxidation
which damages cell membranes and other structures including
cellular proteins, lipids and DNA is kept in check. According to
some research, five cups of green tea a day works like magic for
weight loss.
• Nuts: According to some
researches, eating nuts is very beneficial for reducing weight, as
it produces a chemical in the brain to control appetite. Although
nuts contain calories, they are filled with monounsaturated fatty
acids that cut the risk of developing diabetes or heart disease.
Thus, inclusion of a few nuts like almonds in your salads, oatmeal
would help you to keep away from gormandizing unhealthy foods,
especially, junk food.
• Grapefruit: As per a
research, eating half a grapefruit prior to the meals could help in
losing weight. Thus, grapefruit is also termed as a fat fighter.
Also, grapefruit contains cancer fighting compounds such as
liminoids and lycopene.
• Pumpkin: This vegetable is
considered as one of the best foods for cutting weight quickly. A
plain canned pumpkin is rich in fiber and offers a host of health
benefits.