It’s commonly believed that low-calorie food helps you lose weight, but the problem is that many foods that people grab while dieting have little nutrients and don’t actually satisfy hunger. This just leaves the door open to more snack temptations. Instead, the healthiest way to lose weight naturally is to fill up on vegetables and fruits that are high in fiber, nutrient-dense and will help you stay full. Additionally, some other foods that are rich in calories can help satisfy hunger.
Without further ado, here are 7 foods gathered by The Beet that are sure to help you lose weight naturally while satisfying hunger.
Avocados
While avocados are calorie-rich and high in fat, monosaturated fat is actually healthy and can help you burn more fat for energy. Plus, avocados are tasty and filling.
Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables
Foods such as kale and spinach are high in fiber and extremely low in calories. They help you feel full while providing all the nutrients you need.
Boiled potatoes
In a study measuring the satiety level of different foods, boiled potatoes ranked number one because they fill you up and leave you satisfied. And while they are high in carbs, they are also full of beneficial nutrients.
Beans and legumes
For a clean plant-based protein supply, start eating beans and legumes like lentils, kidney beans, and chickpeas. Legumes are good specifically because they are high in magnesium.
Chili pepper
Studies have found that spicy or hot foods boost your metabolism because they contain a compound called capsaicin that heats the body and burns more calories. A great way to get the compound capsaicin is chili peppers. Add more to your diet and you can speed up your metabolism.
Chia seeds
For the most fiber per ounce, go for chia seeds. They may be tiny, but they pack a punch. Just one ounce contains 11 grams of fiber and 4 grams of plant-based protein.
Grapefruit
This sour fruit is known as a “weight loss fruit”. In a recent 12-week study, 91 obese participants ate half a grapefruit before meals and lost on average 3.5 pounds, with no other changes in their calories or workouts. The results suggest eating grapefruit before other food may help you feel satisfied and eat fewer calories overall.
