Dietary choices can help or hinder weight loss. Dieters should make the most of every meal to lose weight healthily.
Foods Dietitian-Approved
This high-fiber fruit contains pectin, which delays stomach emptying and prolongs satiety.
Apples
Tryptophan and fibre in bananas reduce appetite. They contain potassium, which prevents fluid retention and puffiness.
Banana
Add lemon to water if you can't stand the taste. This helps digestion and adds a refreshing flavour to water, encouraging you to drink more. More water reduces confusion between thirst and hunger.
Lemon juice
Peanuts are heart-healthy, regulate blood sugar, and make you feel full. As they're high in calories, eat them in moderation.
Peanuts
Peas, beans, and lentils contain protein, fibre, antioxidants, iron, and vitamin B, which help regulate appetite.
Legumes
Brown rice has a lower glycemic index than white rice, so it takes longer to digest. It has more fibre, which helps with digestion and regularity.
Brown rice
Pineapple is a low-calorie, low-carb, vitamin-rich fruit. Bromelain helps break down protein into amino acids and get energy from fat.
Pineapple