Eat For A Slimmer You

Shedding those excess kilos is all about your diet. It is equally important to know what you eat and how much to eat. Choosing the right foods will help you shed weight, and keep it in control.Try reaching for more fruits and non-starchy vegetables. Know the best fruits and vegetables that will help you control your waistline and unnecessary flab.  Bite into , with high fiber content and lower hypoglycemic levels. These foods make you feel full without increasing your calorie intake.

Bite into low glycaemic vegetables

Vegetables that are classified as lower glycemic include cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, spinach, romaine lettuce, tofu/soy and peppers.These lower glycemic vegetables regulate blood sugar levels, decrease hunger and reduce calorie intake. Avoid high glycemic vegetables — including starch-laden potatoes, corn and peas —as these are linked to weight gain.These vegetables cause an increase in blood sugar levels, which may increase hunger and food intake.

Cucumber is another effective and popular remedy for losing belly fat naturally as it contains 90 percent water with about 13.25 calories. Cucumber also helps to break fat cells and reduce excess body fluids. Another plus, is that it has antioxidant vitamins A, C and E that can remove toxins from the body.

Cabbage is also good for weight loss. It contains tartaric acid which stops sugar and carbohydrates being converted into fat. Cabbage is also a rich source of Vitamin A and C that makes it good for trimming waistline.

Fiber help shed kilos   Fiber is important. Consumption of high-fiber, low-glycaemic foods, such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables are linked to greater weight loss especially around the belly region. Cooked carrots contain nearly 4 grams of soluble fiber per cup, this is beneficial for shedding the excess kilos.

Bite into berries

Eating strawberries, raspberries and blueberries make one feel fuller. These are packed with anti-oxidants to boost intake of vitamins. They also prevent you craving for unhealthy snacks. Grapefruit is a super-fruit, which helps to speed up your metabolism.

Weight management is all about the right bite. To shed weight, know the calories in your bite. Ultimately it is you and only you in control for a slimmer YOU.

(Inputs by Dietitian Simran Saini)