Top 18 Winter Foods for Weight Loss
Oatmeal – full of nutrients and phytochemicals. Fibre helps keep you full.
Guava – five times more Vitamin C than an orange and rich in fibre. Also, contains lutein, potassium, fibre, calcium and iron.
Pomelo – sweeter than grapefruit, loaded with antioxidants and rich in folic acid and potassium.
Sunflower Seeds – excellent source of Vitamin B, protein and folate, as well as Vitamin E.
Honey – most natural sweetener, but has more calories than sugar. In moderation, is a good source of antioxidants and has antimicrobial properties.
Macadamia Nuts – full of the good fats your body needs and may help reduce cholesterol. Also rich in Vitamin E, antioxidants and Omega-3 and Omega-6.
Prickly Pear – each fruit is richer in magnesium than an orange, apple and pear combined.
Watercress – among the most nutritious greens, rich in antioxidants and a good source of beta-carotene and Vitamin C, as well as calcium and potassium.
Chia Seed – contains large quantities of iron, folate, calcium, magnesium and Omega-3. Add to your Smoothie for breakfast.
Dark Chocolate – in small amounts, can satisfy your craving for sweets and at the same time, you will benefit from the antioxidants.
Greek Yogurt – contains more protein and calcium than regular yogurt. Try replacing sour cream and mayonnaise in dips with plain Greek Yogurt.
Starfruit – loaded with potassium and an excellent source of Vitamin C
Red Wine – a treat of a glass of red wine allows you to enjoy the antioxidants that slow premature aging and reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
Shiitake Mushrooms – very low in calories and almost devoid of fat, as well as a good source of fibre, potassium, selenium, riboflavin, thiamine, folic acid, Vitamin B6 and zinc.
Tangelo – contains less Vitamin C than an orange, but is richer in Vitamin A. Also, contains potassium.
Maple Syrup – A tablespoon of this pure syrup contains more minerals and vitamins than sugar or corn syrup.
Oysters – among the best sources of high quality protein. An excellent source of calcium, fluoride3, iodine, iron, zinc and B-complex vitamins.
Kefir– a fermented product, it is rich in Vitamins B1 & B2, calcium, folic acid, magnesium and Vitamin A. Also facilitates digestion. Kefir also contains tryptophan, which relaxes the nervous system, making it an excellent post-workout food.