Fruits and vegetables to replace high-calorie foods that can help control calorie intake. In addition, eating fruits and vegetables rich in fiber and protein can also make you feel full longer, and increased energy for physical activity throughout the day.
Here are some of the best fruits and vegetables for weight loss, as reported by Livestrong, Thursday (09/02/2012):
1. apple
All fruits and vegetables that contain lots of water and fiber can produce a satiety signal in the small intestine, apple one. Once ingested, apple producing hormones GLP-1, which sends signals to the brain to persuade you or think the stomach is still full.
Research shows apples are also very effective for weight loss. Eating a medium-sized apple 15 minutes before meals to help regulate appetite.
2. orange
Oranges contain high fiber. Oranges can help feel full longer. So it may help to eat less throughout the day.
3. spinach
Spinach is a vegetable that is very low in calories and can be used in a variety of foods, like soups, side dishes and salads. Spinach can increase feelings of fullness during caloric restriction.
A study has been published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, which compared the effects of spinach and other vegetables in a feeling of fullness. The result, spinach can make sense of satiety more than other vegetables such as carrots.
4. broccoli
Such as spinach, broccoli is high in calories and low in volume. In addition, broccoli is very low on the glycemic index, which is an indicator of how quickly the food absorbed by the body. That way, the broccoli can help you lose weight and body fat more quickly than foods with high glycemic index like white bread and soda, according to Oregon State University. [detikcom]
