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Prepping Your Body For The Beach Season? These Foods May Help

While the idea of the “perfect body” does not exist anymore, we all (of all sizes) seek to get in shape before the beach season arrives. This helps us be more confident and feel better for and about ourselves. If you already are on top of your workout and diet plans then that’s great. If not, don’t worry, it is never too late to start. In any case, some foods help you in shedding fat so you achieve your body goals faster.

1 || Cruciferous Veggies

These include broccoli cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. They are a powerhouse when it comes to detoxifying the body and ridding the liver of toxins. As you may know, excess estrogen contributes to weight gain and PMS, and these foods are known for their ability to detox excess estrogen from the body. Also, they are high in fiber which is vital for keeping healthy bowel movements that are important to release toxins.

2 || Avocados

Even when trying to lose weight, you still need fat. And Avocados are your best option as they are loaded with healthy fats that your body needs. Not only that, they contain fiber, water, and potassium which make them superfoods. They are a great option in your losing weight journey as they help to curb your sugar cravings and your desire to overeat. Also, they will make your body more fat-adapted to burn fat easier.

3 || Berries

Berries like blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries are filled with antioxidants and fibers. As you may know, weight gain is closely connected to your hormones. So in some cases, the reason behind weight gain is hormonal rather than the food you eat. This is where foods such as berries come in, as they help with hormonal imbalances so your body burns fat faster.

4 || Coconut Oil

It is great for your overall health not only for losing weight. Coconut oil is high with fatty acids of a medium length and it has been shown that these acids help to increase the number of calories burned and suppress hunger. Some studies have shown that a daily dose of 30 grams of coconut oil reduced belly fat majorly. Remember that it is fat too, so adding it to your dishes is not a good idea. Instead, try to replace it with some other cooking fats you are using. Having a tablespoon of coconut every morning will curb your cravings and help you burn fat faster.

5 || Leafy Green

Leafy greens include kale, spinach, collards, swiss chards, and a few others. These are loaded with fiber and low in carbs and calories which make them perfect for weight loss. Adding them to your diet is a great way to increase the density of your meals without extra calories. Leafy greens are also incredibly nutritious and very high in many vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, including calcium which has been linked to shedding fat faster.

6 || Olive Oil & Lemon Juice Mix

Kicking off your day with one tablespoon of olive oil mixed with the juice of half a lemon on an empty stomach is miraculous. This mix will boost your energy and metabolism with all the nutrients it contains, make you feel less hunger and help your body to burn fat fast. Also, it is a great way to detoxify your liver, because the liver is the body’s main detoxifying organ, it’s important to flush it, as the body holds onto fat when it is over-acidic and in a “toxic” state.

Additionally, the healthy fat found in olive oil helps your body to release cholecystokinin, which stimulates the gallbladder to release bile so you feel satiated for longer.

7 || Boiled Potatoes

Yep, you heard it right. Potatoes have a little bit of everything your body needs and they will help you to feel full fast which makes them both healthy and perfect for weight loss. Having white boiled potatoes will make you eat less and feel full for longer so you don’t overeat other foods. Allowing your potatoes to cool a little bit before eating will form high amounts of resistant starch, a fiber-like substance that has various health benefits, including weight loss.