Anyone that’s ever tried to lose weight knows that without sacrifices and modifications you won’t get very far. However, there are a few foods that you’d be surprised to know aid in weight loss while still making your mouth happy.
Dark Chocolate
Starting off addressing those with the classic sweet tooth cravings. You don’t have to give up chocolate completely! In fact, you can enjoy a piece of dark chocolate each day to keep your cravings at bay. There are seemingly endless health benefits to this heavenly treat including lessening your risk for heart failure, antioxidants for better moods, and reducing the effects of stress. Plus, it is proven that dark chocolate actually lessens the body’s craving of other sweet treats. You can’t go wrong!
Eggs
While you may have heard eggs being condemned as high in cholesterol, they are great sources of protein and greatly aid in weight loss when consumed with a low calorie diet. Eggs can be made in such a variety of ways, scrambled in a skillet, over-easy on toast, in a breakfast burrito, and so many more. Try a 2:1 ratio with 2 egg whites to every 1 egg yolk to keep the cholesterol levels down in your meals including eggs. If you want even less calories, stick with just egg whites. Egg whites even come in pourable containers at the grocery store now, so there’s no need to crack an egg, if you go that route.
Blueberries
Nothing food rich in antioxidants, blueberries are a great snack on the go that also aid in weight loss. Their composition decreases fat absorption in the body; and in turn, you lose weight! Also quite high in fiber, blueberries can keep you full longer especially when combined with oats. Together, this pair will keep you full throughout the morning and fuel your body with great nutrients all while losing weight!
Sardines
Did you wrinkle your nose that this one? Wait until you hear all of the benefits sardines have to offer, though! While on the small side, these fish come packed with protein, fatty acids (these are a good thing), and have a low mercury content. If you can get past their appearance, sardines truly are a superfood in a small package. The amount of protein they provide will keep you full longer and in turn, will help you lose weight, as well.
Avocado
While this isn’t your typically exciting version of avocado known as guacamole, avocado is surprisingly creamy and satisfying on its own. The “good fat” everyone talks about avocados having is actually mono-saturated fat, which will prevent issues dealing with the heart, just like the dark chocolate suggestion. Next time you make a sandwich try it out in place of your usual creamy condiments, you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised!
The next time you’re at the grocery store, try out these suggestions to aid in your weight loss journey.