5 Interesting Weight Loss Foods
Staying motivated to lose weight can be a challenge. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s the importance of variety. Whether it’s your workout plan or your diet, adding something new can be just what you need to stay on track!
This is especially true when it comes to healthy eating. Boredom is one of your biggest enemies, but there are always options available. You just need to know how to keep your taste buds stimulated while still avoiding all the bad stuff!
To help you stay on track and reach your weight loss goals faster than expected, I’m reviewing 5 interesting and surprising weight loss foods. If you’re not already including these in your diet plan, add them today!
Boost your metabolism with these 5 foods…
5 Surprising Foods to Boost Your Metabolism!
1. Artichokes
One large artichoke (fresh or frozen) contains 8 grams of edible fiber. Adding artichoke hearts to a fresh salad or to your dinner plate is one easy way to get more of these filling and fat-burning foods in your diet. You can also boil them in water and enjoy the tips of their leaves and heart in their pure fibrous form!
2. Raspberries
This is one of the best fruits you can eat for boosting metabolism. They’re packed full of fiber, healthy antioxidants, and they’ll satisfy your sweet tooth. They also contain enzymes that have been shown to significantly boost your body’s ability to burn fat. In fact, supplements like L-Carnitine Plus Raspberry Ketones have been developed based on these enzymes, and they’ve been showing some pretty amazing weight loss results!
3. Brussels Sprouts
Another fiber-packed food to fill you up and keep you energized, Brussels sprouts are more versatile than you think. Boil them and add a little butter and salt for a yummy side dish, or get creative and melt some low-fat mozzarella cheese on them. And the kicker? Brussels sprouts are also high in protein, with more protein per serving than most vegetables!
4. Pears
Fiber seems to be the ingredient of the day here, but it really is an important thing to look for when you’re trying to lose weight. Pears are another great option for satisfying your sweet tooth and avoiding deadly cravings. If you want to double up on your daily fiber intake, I also recommend a daily fiber supplement like Psyllium Husk Powder. Fiber can be hard to get depending on your tastes and likes, so topping up with this stuff is a great weight loss option.
5. Pumpkin
That’s right, pumpkin! Full of fiber and a good source of alpha and beta carotene, pumpkin will boost your metabolism and help stabilize your blood sugar level. That means you’ll avoid sugar spikes and the cravings that follow. Puree pumpkin and use it in soups and casseroles, or male a yummy pumpkin bread! Roasted pumpkin seeds are also great snacks, and they’re high in zinc to support a healthy immune system and sex drive.
One last tip…
Don’t forget one of the BEST metabolism-boosting, fat-burning, weight-dropping foods out there – Magic Matcha Green Tea! This one may be less of a surprise, but if you’re not already including it in your diet, you should be!
Have any questions or feedback about these surprising weight loss foods? Please leave a comment below…
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Thank you for visiting! Weight Loss and Training is a health blog which features all the best weight loss tips that I have learned over my 20 years of training. My background includes a degree in Kinesiology from the world renown Simon Fraser University, certification in nutritional sciences from UBC, and Personal Trainer Specialist certification from Can Fit Pro.