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Top foods for weight loss

Apples. The best kind of apples to eat are green apples. Specifically, granny smith green apples. This is because green apples are rich in dietary fiber and help you feel fuller for a longer amount of time. Prior research has shown that dietary fiber is can help with weight loss as it curbs your appetite.

Eggs. People who consume eggs for breakfast, eat roughly 330 fewer calories daily compared to those who eat cereal, toast, or bagels for their morning meal.

Oats. Oats keep you fuller longer because they absorb liquid like a sponge. You’ll eat less calories, but feel full until lunchtime.

Cauliflower. Cauliflower contains no fat. It is rich in Vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber. It will also make you feel fuller longer because will take you longer to chew, giving your body more time to realize that you are actually full.

Celery. Celery is made up of 75 percent water and 25 percent fiber. Because it is rich in water, you are able to burn more calories while eating it as opposed to gaining them. Celery is a great snack while trying to lose weight because it takes more calories to eat celery than celery contains.
Tomatoes. Tomatoes are rich in flavor and lycopene. It is actually the lycopene that gives tomatoes their vibrant red color. They are rich in vitamin C and low in calories. Tomatoes are also an antioxidant which helps lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Prior research says that cooked tomatoes are the most beneficial.

Chili peppers. Chili peppers are known to be hot and spicy. These are actually one of the best foods for burning calories. They contain capsaicin which helps boost your metabolic rate and as a result helps the body burn more calories right after eating them.