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1) Oats:
Is oatmeal good for losing weight?
Eating a portion of oats for breakfast is a great way to provide the body with slow releasing carbohydrates. Oats are rich in fiber, and a serving of this superfood will keep you full throughout the day.Just a half cup serving of oats comes packed with 5 grams of resistant starch – a healthy carbohydrate that boosts metabolism. When i say oats i mean QUAKER OATS.
It's also good for diabetics since oatmeal takes a while to digest, preventing unwelcome spikes in blood sugar, and is often recommended by nutritionists for weight loss because it helps keep you feeling full.
HOW TO PREPARE THE OLD FASHIONED QUAKER OATS
1/2 cup oats
1 Cup water or milk
Dash of salt (optional; for low sodium diets, omit salt)
Directions:
Boil water or milk and salt.
Stir in oats.
Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat; stir occasionally.
2) Avocados: Eat a serving of avocados daily to melt the belly fat away. The monounsaturated fats in avocados plump up the cell membranes, enabling the cells to burn fat. They also boost the metabolism by protecting the cells from free radical damage. The unsaturated fats in avocado raise the body levels of leptin, a hormone that lets the brain know that you’re full. It also contains oleic acid that triggers the body to curb hunger. Avocado is often paired with spicy food for soothing the digestive system. It also contains potassium that helps to regulate fluid balance and prevent constipation.
How to Prepare Avocados
Store avocados at room temperature, keeping in mind that they can take 4 to 5 days to ripen. To speed up the ripening process, put them in a paper bag along with an apple or banana. When the outside skins are black or dark purple and yield to gentle pressure, they’re ready to eat or refrigerate.
Wash them before cutting so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from the knife onto the pulp.
While guacamole is arguably the most popular way to eat avocado, you can also puree and toss with pasta, substitute for butter or oil in your favorite baked good recipes, or spread or slice onto sandwiches.
When ordering at a restaurant, remember that not all avocado dishes are created equal. Some items -- like avocado fries and avocado egg rolls -- are coated in batter and fried, making them much higher in both calories and fat.
3) Chai Seed: The seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids. These tiny seeds help suppress appetite by activating glucagon, a fat burning hormone. Soak chia seeds for 30 minutes so that they swell up to 10 times their size. The larger the seeds, the quicker the stomach will release hormones to let the brain know that you’re full.
One of the simplest ways to include chia seeds in your diet is to add them to water. To make chia water, soak 1/4 cup (40 grams) of chia seeds in 4 cups (1 liter) of water for 20–30 minutes. To give your drink some flavor, you can add chopped fruit or squeeze in a lemon, lime or orange.
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