5 Food That Can Help Your Diet Plan And Give YOu That Trim Body

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Apples are a good source of dietary fiber.
Dietary fiber not only contributes to a
healthy digestive system and reduced
cholesterol, but it also benefits smart
eaters by yielding no calories while
keeping them satisfied.
And there's something else about the
fruit that might help you feel full. A
study in the journal "Appetite" found
that when women added either three
apples or three pears to their daily
meals, they lost more weight than
people who added three oat cookies to
their diets -- even though the fruit and
the cookies contained the exact same
amount of dietary fiber.
Although the reason behind this finding
may be a mystery, there is something to
be said for the findings. According to
Alan Aragon, a nutritionist and author of
"Girth Control: The Science of Fat Loss &
Muscle Gain," crunchy foods in particular
can trick a person into feeling fuller. The
act of chewing may send satiety signals
to your body, he says, making you think
you've eaten more than you really have
and keeping hunger at bay.

ALMONDS
If you're looking for a tasty midday
snack, a handful of almonds are a well-
regarded option. A study in 2009 in "The
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition"
found that women who ate nuts at least
two times a week were more successful
at keeping weight off than those who
didn't eat this food.
One particular favorite among some
nutritionists is almonds, says Aragon.
One ounce of this food contains only 167
calories, plus it packs roughly 6 g of
protein and 3 g of fiber, both nutrients
that can make you feel full. Furthermore,
like apples, almonds are crunchy and
require a lot of chewing, so they, too,
can make you feel like you've eaten
more than you actually did and keep you
fuller longer
.
SALMON
If you're uncertain about fish, there's no
need to fear. Seafood can be part of a
healthy diet. And there's some evidence
that the fat in foods such as salmon can
boost satiety levels, says Aragon. For
example, a study published in the
"International Journal of Obesity" found
that when dieters ate salmon a few
times a week, they lost about two more
pounds than those who didn't include
seafood in their meals.
And in spite of the mention of salmon's
fat content, the food is relatively low in
calories. One 3-oz. serving has just 175
calories. Salmon is a good source of
protein as well.

EGGS
There's no doubt that protein, like fiber,
has impressive satiating powers. And
while eggs seem to have a bad
reputation in some circles, there can be
no contesting their ability to help keep
your weight in check.
Research has shown that eating eggs at
breakfast can help you fight weight gain
all day long. A study reported in 2008 in
the "International Journal of Obesity"
found that when dieters ate two eggs for
breakfast for five days out of the week,
they lost 65 percent more weight than
dieters who consumed a bagel in the
morning. Although protein is likely to fill
you up whenever you eat it, some
scientists suspect that having more in
the morning can keep you feeling fuller
all day long.

TOMATOES
It's true that most veggies make for
great diet fare. Non-starchy vegetables
in particular, such as carrots, celery and
spinach, are filled with fiber. Like other
foods high in fiber, they can help keep
you feeling satiated.
Plus, they're pretty self-regulating, says
Aragon. You can't really overeat with
nonstarchy vegetables. After all, how
many baby carrots can a person eat
without needing to dunk them in some
ranch dressing?
So while there are many veggies that
can help you stay slim, tomatoes might
be a particularly good option because
they're so tasty. And, besides, with that
whole a-tomato-is-a-vegetable-no-it's-a-
fruit argument, you might have
forgotten all about eating them. One cup
of cooked, red tomatoes contains just 43
calories, but tastes just as delicious as
any number of high-calorie foods.
And that's at least half the secret,
finding foods that are both healthy and
tasty. The good thing is, they do exist.
Over time, you'll discover what
wholesome, filling foods you prefer,
expanding your choices while shrinking
your waistline.