If time is of the essence, you’ll want to focus on the snacks that help you lose weight in the shortest amount of time. These weight loss foods and rituals don’t really feel like your typical diet food, but still get the job done and leave you feeling good about your choices.
1. One Glass of Lemon Water In the Morning
Don’t underestimate the power of lemons. A glass of lemon water first thing in the morning will get your digestive system ready, can help to hydrate the body, and is linked to preventing obesity (1). You’re also taking a big chunk out of your Vitamin C requirement for the day, and doing so with an all-natural Vitamin C that your body can absorb and put to use.
You can use a glass of lemon water strategically throughout the day, whenever you need a pick me up or start to feel hungry long before your next meal.
It could be that you’re just thirsty, since hunger and thirst are the same signal. Make sure you’re legitimately hungry by meeting your water needs first.
2. 2 Egg Whites
When you eat two egg whites you’re getting 14% of your protein needs met, while keeping your fat and cholesterol numbers very low. Whole eggs are recommended on a healthy diet if you’re not concerned with weight loss, but if you’re trying to slim down, it’s best to take a pass on the yolks until you hit your goal weight.
The beauty of egg whites is they’re very easy to make, and they have a versatility to them that makes them a go-to when you’re in a hurry and need a quick meal. Don’t go with egg substitutes, use egg whites that have been separated from the yolk. That way you can use organic eggs and you’ll know that there aren’t any other additives or chemicals used to doctor the taste, color, or texture.
3. One Container Greek Yogurt
The popularity of Greek yogurt has been on the rise, and there’s a reason for it. It packs more protein than its conventional counterpart, and can be used in a number of ways, including as a replacement for sour cream. If you can find it, choose organic Greek yogurt, although it is not always easy to locate.
Avoid light or “lite” versions of Greek yogurt, as tempting as they may sound when you’re trying to slim down. These will often use artificial sweeteners in them to make them taste better without raising the amount of calories or sugar grams, which have been linked to weight gain (2). It’s best to stick with a whole or reduced fat version of plain Greek yogurt and add fresh organic fruit to it for flavor.
4. 1/2 a Grapefruit
Whenever you need a snack between meals, try eating half a grapefruit. Going hungry between meals can cause you to overeat at your next meal, leading to weight gain and lethargy. Half a grapefruit is filling, and provides you with important vitamins and minerals.
Rather than sprinkling refined sugar onto your grapefruit to cut down on the sour taste, trying using a spoonful of raw, organic honey to make it taste better. More info on the honey is found below, since it is another item on our list of foods that will help you lose weight fastest. The more you can combine foods from this list together, the more compounded an effect there should be.
5. One Cup Broccoli
It’s no surprise to see broccoli on a list of foods that help you lose weight as fast as healthily possible. Broccoli has a lot going for it in the nutrition department, and is a great source of fiber and important vitamins like Vitamin C that help the body click over to fat-burning mode. The fiber alone should help with weight loss, especially if you haven’t been getting enough for a long period of time.
Broccoli is known for being the nemesis on a dinner plate for many kids, as well as adults. To keep broccoli interesting and tasting great, be sure to look up broccoli recipes that show you the best way to steam it, roast it, and use it in soups and Crock Pot meals.
6. One Cup Spinach
Spinach is one food that you really can’t get too much of, as long as you’re still enjoying the taste. It is loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals as well as phytonutrients that act as antioxidants in the body. Getting enough antioxidants helps with weight loss by fighting off free radicals and giving you more energy to be more active.
Fresh, organic spinach is recommended. Spinach leaves are highly absorbent, so if you choose only one vegetable to go organic with, make it spinach. You’ll be avoiding a host of pesticides and herbicides that organic spinach will not have been treated with.
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WOW! Just read almost every one of these same foods & am so excited to have them affirmed:) Great info.
I bought a beautiful pitcher with an infuser in it. I fill the infuser with lemon, lime and whatever other fruits I can get my hands on. I just filled it with lemons, limes, raspberries and watermelon. I allow it to infuse overnight and drink it constantly with a minimum of 24 ounces a day. I noticed after doing this for about a month my IBS stopped bothering me. Twice now I have gone about 4 days without. My IBS starts to act up and I am thirsty as heck. I try not to miss a day. I take a 24 ounce container of the water to work with me every day. My weight stays in check while I am drinking this water. It seems to make me feel more energetic and focused too.
Can you give me the directions on how you make all of this I have IBS to and I’m sick of it lol. Thanks
Are these 14 items tie be eaten daily? Weekly? Or as often. As can to replace other things we eeat? Example instead of sugar use organic raw honey? When eating eggs in the egg whites and avoid the yolk?
What’s the sense of asking questions, when there are no doing answers?
I recall the lemon water, coconut oil, Cinnamon, honey and green tea are all once a day, throughout the day. ;).