Top 10 Winter Foods for Weight Loss

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Top 10 Winter Foods for Weight Loss

• We tend to put on a lot of weight in the winter
  season. There are many reasons why we gain weight
  during winters. But, one can avoid winter weight
  gain by eating a healthy diet. There are many
  foods which help in reducing weight which you
  have put on during winters. Lets see the list of
  winter foods for weight loss.
• Best Winter Foods for Weight Loss

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• 1. Brussels Sprouts
• Brussels Sprouts are loaded with fibre, vitamin C
  and folate. Also, they are low in calories. Did
  you know that 1 cup of Brussels sprouts has just
  38 calories?  So, add Brussels sprouts to your
  diet and lose weight healthily and effectively.

• 2. Radish
• Radishes are loaded with fibre and water that
  help in filling up your stomach and curb junk
  food craving. Also, they are low in calories- One
  serving of ½ cup of radishes has just 12
  calories. Apart from that, radishes contain fibre
  which is very important for weight loss. One-half
  cup of radish contains 1 gram of fibre.  Radishes
  have a low glycemic index (GI) which means that
  they help to maintain stable blood sugar
  patterns, thereby promoting weight loss. So, add
  radish to your salad and lose weight in a quick
  span of time.

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• 3. Kale
• This green cruciferous vegetable is loaded with
  vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6 and
  other essential nutrients.  It is important to
  eat foods low in calories when trying to lose
  weight. One cup of raw kale contains only 35
  calories, and so it is one of the best winter
  foods for weight loss.
• Also, you should eat foods high in nutritional
  value to lose weight healthily, and thats when
  kale comes into play. Kale is a rich source of
  vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, fibre and
  calcium. So, add kale to your diet to shed fat.

• 4. Fennel Seeds
• Fennel seeds are used a lot in Chinese and Indian
  spice blends. Many studies have claimed that
  fennel seeds are useful for weight loss.
  According to studies, fennel seeds help in
  reducing cravings and keeps hunger pangs away,
  which result in weight loss. Also, it is claimed
  that fennel seeds have the ability to decrease
  fat storage and absorb nutrients efficiently.

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• 5. Honey
• Honey is without any doubt one of the best winter
  foods for weight loss. It is a natural sweetener
  and helps in curbing sugar cravings. Honey helps
  in increasing good cholesterol levels in the body
  which helps in weight loss. Also, it improves
  digestion and reduces stress hormone in the body
  that is responsible for weight gain.

• 6. Eggs
• Eggs are an excellent source of amino acids,
  vitamin B 12, protein, healthy fats, vitamins and
  minerals all of which promote weight loss. And
  the best part is that eggs are low in calories.
  One large egg contains merely 78 calories and a
  large number of nutrients. Three large boiled
  eggs contain less than 240 calories.
• Eggs are nutrient-dense food and are rich in
  protein- High-Protein foods help reduce appetite
  and increase fullness, which in turn helps in
  losing weight.

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• 7. Oatmeal
• Oatmeal contains prebiotic fibre, a type of fibre
  that stabilises blood sugar, releases hormones
  that control hunger, keeps you energised and help
  your body store fat properly. It is one of the
  healthiest winter breakfast, because it is warm
  and comforting and also because you can make it
  tastier with delicious toppings like raisins,
  banana slices and walnuts. So, eat a bowl of
  oatmeal on a daily basis to reduce weight in a
  quick span of time.

• 8.Citrus Fruits
• Citrus fruits like orange, grapefruits, lemon,
  etc. are full of vitamin C and other essential
  nutrients which promote weight loss. Citrus
  fruits are low in calories and have a high water
  content which makes them one of the best winter
  foods for weight loss. Citrus fruits are high in
  fibre, and these high water fruits take time to
  digest and curb hunger cravings too. So, consume
  at least one citrus fruit daily to keep yourself
  healthy and fit. When buying citrus fruits, look
  for bright, heavy fruits.

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• 9. Sunflower Seeds
• Sunflower seeds contain plenty of vitamin B,
  proteins and folate. They are one of the best
  diet snacks that make you feel full and help you
  curb hunger pangs. Also, they provide your body
  with magnesium, selenium and vitamin E. Vitamin E
  is one of the most effective fat-soluble
  antioxidants which makes sunflower seeds an
  excellent winter food for weight loss. Eat a
  handful of sunflower seeds one to two times a day
  to keep hunger pangs away.

• 10. Sweet Potato
• Being rich in fibre and vitamins, sweet potatoes
  make for one of the healthiest winter foods for
  weight loss. Dont mistake it for potato- Sweet
  potatoes improve digestion, maintain blood sugar
  levels and are low on the glycemic index scale.
  So, add sweet potato to your daily diet to shed a
  few pounds.

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