Top Hunger-Busting Foods You Shouldn’t Miss in Your Diet.. Reported by Rebecca Lewis. Hunger – it is one of the hardest things to deal with when you are trying to lose weight. Most of us can endure long hours in the gym, but starving? It’s just so unfair. But the thing is that you really don’t have to starve yourself to shake off excess fats. A large body of research suggests that compounds found in certain foods have the ability to curve hunger, keep us full for longer, and turn down the hunger hormone! Yes, we’re talking about fruits and vegetables. But which among them have the best effect on satiety? Eggs One study reported in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that when people ate eggs for breakfast, they consumed up to 438 fewer calories over the entire day, as compared to those who eat the same amount of calories, but chose bagels like cereals and croissants. Other studies suggest that eating eggs can help control hunger for up to 24 hours. Raspberries A cup of frozen raspberries has just about 80 calories but a whopping 9 grams of fibre. A diet high in fibre makes people feel full sooner and longer, it helps to reduce food craving. In addition to fibre, these delicious gems also contain a significant dose of vitamin C, manganese, and potassium. Whenever possible, choose fresh raspberries than the frozen ones. The former has better flavour and you can be sure they still contain the healthy compounds they’re supposed to have. Pistachios and other Nuts If you want something crisp and flavourful, go with pistachios, almonds, walnuts and other nuts. Whilst they may have more calories, preliminary research suggests their calories aren’t fully absorbed by the body. The great thing about nuts is that they can keep you fuller longer. Shelled pistachios provide a unique advantage for waistline-watchers. In one study by Eastern Illinois University, people who snacked on in-shell pistachios consumed 41% fewer calories than those who ate shelled pistachios. Nuts are great addition to some of your favourite desserts like ice-cream and yoghurt. They also add crunch and flavour to cereals and salads. Legumes If you’re dieting, make sure you eat legumes daily. They’re really good in busting hunger because they are loaded with fibre, resistant starch and slow-to-digest protein. Research published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Diabetics found that overweight people who ate a bean-rich diet lost nearly 10 pounds in 16 weeks while also improving their blood cholesterol levels. Add them for quick soups, side dishes, chili and burritos. Seaweed A staple to Asian cuisines, seaweed is packed with protein and soluble fibre, which help slow digestion and control blood sugar and cravings. The hunger-busting effect of seaweed is due to its fucoxanthin content – a compound which works by stimulating the production of a protein that stimulates fat burning. Dark Chocolate Aren’t expecting it here? Numerous studies suggest that dark chocolate is really a super food. According to a study published in the journal Nutrition and Diabetes, a 3.5-ounce serving of dark chocolate can leave you feeling full and actually less desirous of other junk food. This delicious snack contains cocoa butter, which is harder to digest than the butter fat found in milk chocolate. This curbs your appetite and make you feel full longer. Insert by Charles Vella: The information provided by Rebecca Lewis might help you along the way and it may also conflict with other things you have been told or tried for yourself.... From my own personal experience in losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, best results are achieved by having a fun and positive support group with you along the way. Losing weight on your own can be just as lonely as keeping to yourself at the gym, social interaction, feeling good and sharing your journey with friends and like-minded people can make all the difference in achieving your goal. Back in the day when losing the majority of my excess weight I was part of two groups of friends that made it fun to exercise, one was my gym friends and the other was my Karate friends. These days my lifestyle is more about healthy eating and weight maintenance - But the social and fun element is still a very important aspect for me... that’s why I still have gym friends and even train with a highly motivated group of people at Fit-Club St Albans. I also get nutritional advice from a highly qualified nutritionist and positive emotional support from everyone that participates in the 20% fitness, 80% nutrition and 100% mindset at Fit-Club. If you are serious about losing weight or even just maintain a healthy lifestyle then look up Fit-Club and you will find many supportive, positive and motivated people to help you. You can also get my help along the way for 100% mindset: https://charles-vella.squarespace/weight-loss-hypnotherapy-support
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