Super Slimming Foods
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Garbanzo beans
In addition to being a terrific source of filling fiber, protein, and healthy fats, garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas) contain more than 2 grams of slimming resistant starch per half-cup serving. Toss them in salad, mix into pasta, or use to make a creamy homemade hummus.
The "kabuli" variety of garbanzo beans is most commonly found in the U.S., but keep your eye out for the "desi" type, which actually contains more fiber and antioxidants.
The "kabuli" variety of garbanzo beans is most commonly found in the U.S., but keep your eye out for the "desi" type, which actually contains more fiber and antioxidants.
Grapefruit
A fat-burning superfood, grapefruit contains a compound that can lower the fat-storage hormone insulin, which in turn can lead to weight loss. In fact, eating half a grapefruit before each meal could help you lose up to a pound a week—even if you don't change anything else about your diet. Because grapefruits are 90% water, which fills you up, they also act as a natural appetite suppressant.
Bonus: Research suggests that this superfruit can also help protect your heart and maintain firm, healthy skin.
Bonus: Research suggests that this superfruit can also help protect your heart and maintain firm, healthy skin.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is an extremely satiating breakfast or snack, thanks to its thick, creamy texture and a whopping 17 grams of protein (nearly three times more than is in an egg, in fact). A study from the journal Appetite found that people who ate a high-protein yogurt snack three hours after lunch felt fuller and ate dinner later than the other participants. And on top of that, other studies suggest that the acids produced during yogurt fermentation might help increase feelings of fullness.
Green tea
If you want to sip your way to a faster metabolism, pour yourself a cup of green tea. The beverage is filled with powerful antioxidants that can help fight inflammation, burn fat, and increase energy. According to one study, drinking five cups a day could help you lose twice as much weight, mainly in your midsection. And drinking green tea could also reduce risk of Parkinson's disease, as well as ovarian, colorectal, skin, and prostate cancers.
For an extra boost, squeeze a slice of lemon or orange into your tea before drinking it: research from Purdue University found that citrus juice gives green tea's antioxidants staying power, so they're digested slowly and benefit your body for longer.
For an extra boost, squeeze a slice of lemon or orange into your tea before drinking it: research from Purdue University found that citrus juice gives green tea's antioxidants staying power, so they're digested slowly and benefit your body for longer.
Kidney beans
Like chickpeas, kidney beans (also known as red beans) are a rich source of slimming resistant starch and contain more than 5 grams of satisfying fiber per serving. Because they're packed with omega-3s and calcium, the legume is also good for your heart.
Enjoy them in a big bowl of chili, or make a bean salad with onions, peppers, and black and garbanzo beans.
Enjoy them in a big bowl of chili, or make a bean salad with onions, peppers, and black and garbanzo beans.
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