Super Slimming Foods
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Pumpkin
Pumpkin is packed with filling fiber (containing more than 20% of the daily recommended amount per serving) as well as potassium, vitamin B, and beta-carotene. And it's low in calories but naturally sweet, making it the perfect ingredient for guilt-free baked goods.
As an added bonus, pumpkin is great for your skin. It contains carotenoids, a plant pigment that fights wrinkles and helps protect skin from signs of aging. The zinc found in pumpkin seeds also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which could help soothe sensitive or acne-prone skin.
As an added bonus, pumpkin is great for your skin. It contains carotenoids, a plant pigment that fights wrinkles and helps protect skin from signs of aging. The zinc found in pumpkin seeds also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which could help soothe sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Quinoa
Quinoa contains a hearty dose of the minerals iron and magnesium, which help give your body energy. And a one-cup serving of the grain boasts 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, increasing feelings of fullness. It's also gluten-free, making it a safe choice for people with celiac disease.
Confused at how to actually cook quinoa? The pseudograin (it's technically a seed!) is easy to prepare and extremely versatile—it's delicious on its own or in a salad, can be used to make burger patties or pancakes, or could even be baked into cookies and muffins.
Confused at how to actually cook quinoa? The pseudograin (it's technically a seed!) is easy to prepare and extremely versatile—it's delicious on its own or in a salad, can be used to make burger patties or pancakes, or could even be baked into cookies and muffins.
Raspberries
Add a handful of these bright berries to your cereal or salad whenever you can: just half a cup delivers 4 grams of fiber, as well as 25% of your daily recommended amounts of vitamin C and manganese. Raspberries are also a great source of powerful antioxidants and are high in polyphenols, which can help reduce your risk of heart disease.
Red wine
Good news, wine drinkers. Thanks to resveratrol, an antioxidant found in grape skin, drinking red wine in moderation can be part of a healthy diet. Some studies suggest that people who drink wine have smaller waists and less abdominal fat than those who drink mainly liquor. And having one glass of red wine can increase your body's calorie burn for up to 90 minutes afterwards. The antioxidants in wine might even help your body prevent cancer and improve heart health. Just be sure to stick to no more than a glass a day—the calories can add up fast.
Salmon
Salmon is filled with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which could help speed up weight loss: a 2001 study found that participants who ate more MUFAs lost an average of 9 pounds, while those who ate a primarily low-fat diet gained an average of 6 pounds.
Selecting protein sources that are rich in PUFAs (like salmon) instead of those that contain lots of saturated fat (such as red meat) could also help reduce visceral fat in your belly, according to a Swedish study.
Selecting protein sources that are rich in PUFAs (like salmon) instead of those that contain lots of saturated fat (such as red meat) could also help reduce visceral fat in your belly, according to a Swedish study.
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