5 Superfoods to Help with Weight Loss

One way to lose weight is to control the portions you consume. As such, you’d want the things you eat to contain as many essential nutrients as possible — ie no junk food… well, maybe occasionally!

To help you on your quest, here are five food items you may wish to incorporate into your diet:

Stevia

• green leaves of this plant are used as a sweetener
• contains minerals and Vitamins A and C

Quinoa

• a grain crop that is cooked like rice
• can replace meat because it contains all the essential amino acids but none of the saturated fats or nitrogen waste

Seaweed

• contains extraordinary concentrations of minerals, including calcium and iodine (iodine benefits the thyroid gland, which helps in the assimilation of food, regulates water levels in the body and reduces excess fat)
• reduces cholesterol

Linseeds

• contain a substantial amount of fibre (fibre content helps to fight hypertension)
• are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3 fatty acids regulate blood pressure, lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease)

Parsley

• very rich in Vitamin C, beta carotene and fluoride (fluoride protects bones and teeth)

This is an adaptation of an article, “Curbing Food Cravings”, which first appeared in Issue 3 of Natura magazine