30 Weight-Loss Superfoods

1) Green Tea

Due to an antioxidant called catechin, green tea helps fight oxidative damage and also
increases your metabolism. It helps increase the release of fat from your fat cells. It also lowers
your levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases your good cholesterol (HDL).

2) Matcha

Meaning “powdered tea” in Japanese, Matcha is made from grinding Japanese Camellia sinensis leaf into
a fine green powder. It has a high concentration of an antioxidant called EGCG which is
roughly 137 times the amount you find in regular green teas you buy in stores. EGCG breaks
down the formation of fat cells and helps burn fat.

3) BlueBerries

The antioxidants found in blueberries protect cells from damage and reduces the accumulation
of protein clumps associated with Alzheimer’s disease. This is because it changes the way
neurons in your brain communicate. The antioxidants also help remove unwanted fat.

4) Strawberries

Strawberries can help you keep your sweet tooth satisfied, help you burn fat, and help you fight
cancer cells. This is because of the polyphenols, ellagitannins, and phytochemicals contained
within them. Tip: add them to your fruit salad, yogurt, or morning oatmeal.

5) Apples

Apples contain soluble fiber, and when added to a person’s regular diet it will help you lose
visceral belly fat over time. Also, it contains a flavonoid called quercetin that helps lower the risk
of coronary disease.

6) Guava

You can get 600% of your daily intake of vitamin C from one cup of guava. It also contains more
protein than any other fruit helping to keep you full for longer.

7) Avocado

Due to the protein content in avocado, it will help keep the hunger away and help make you feel
satiated. It also decreases the risk of heart disease and lowers cholesterol levels because of the
mono and polyunsaturated fats contain within it.

8) Bananas

Bananas can help you stop fat storage because of the B Vitamins contained within them. It can
also, help with depression because of a nutrient called folate which helps serotonin enter the
brain faster.

9) Grapefruit

A phytonutrient contained in grapefruit called lycopene helps decrease the risk of lung, bladder,
skin, stomach, and prostate cancers as well as reduce the risk of heart disease. It also helps
lower cholesterol levels and reduces visceral belly fat.

10) Lucuma

Lucuma is a Peruvian fruit rich in fiber, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. It has anti-cancer
properties due to the beta-carotene contained inside of it. Tip: Add it to a smoothie blend.

11) Broccoli

Broccoli is a cancer-fighting vegetable. By eating broccoli you can lower the rate of breast,
prostate, skin, and lung cancer. This is because of a compound called sulforaphane that targets
and kills cancer cells in the body.

12) Spinach

Spinach can help with liver disease as it contains two compounds called choline and betaine, as
well as vitamin E. These help lower fatty acid levels in the liver.

13) Sundried Tomatoes

Tomatoes can decrease your risk of bladder, prostate, lung, stomach, and skin cancers. Also, it
can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. This is because of an antioxidant called
lycopene. It also is a source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.

14 & 15 Beets and Beet Greens

Beets can protect the heart and improve your athletic performance. This is because of the
Nitrates contained in them. Nitrates reduce the amount of oxygen required during physical
exercise, increases endurance, and lowers blood pressure. It protects the heart by relaxing
arterial walls.

16) Eggplant

Eggplant contains chlorogenic acid that is good for killing free radicals in your body. It also helps
boost short-term memory and reduces inflammation due to antioxidants called anthocyanins.
These give neuroprotective benefits.

17) Watercress

Watercress can be referred to as an anti-aging food. It contains four times the amount of beta
carotene than an apple, and 238 percent of the recommended daily intake for vitamin K. These
two properties keep your skin looking youthful.

18) Grapes

Grapes help offer protection against cardiovascular disease due to the resveratrol contained
within them. Also, red grapes contain anthocyanins which slow down the storage of fat.

19) Cauliflower

This vegetable contains cancer-fighting compounds glucosinolates and isothiocyanates. These
reduce the inflammation that leads to prostate cancer.

20) Maca

Maca is a Peruvian root plant. It is rich in phytonutrients, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. It
also helps with regulating your energy and stress levels through your adrenal function. Tip: add
it to your smoothies.

21) Kale

Kale is believed to lower the occurrence of cancers such as ovarian and breast cancers.
Scientists believe this is because the phytonutrients in kale send a signal to the liver to produce
enzymes that kill potentially cancer-causing substances.

22) Coconut Oil

Coconut oil can help a person lose weight in comparison to someone who uses olive oil. This is
because of the medium-chain triglycerides within coconut oil that are broken down immediately
for use instead of stored as fat. This can speed up your metabolism.

23) Turmeric

Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory food because of a phytochemical called curcumin. Curcumin
has many biological functions such as being an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic
and anticancer agent.

24) Black Pepper

Black pepper can treat digestive and inflammation problems as well as adipogenesis.
Adipogenesis is is a process that stops the formation of fat cells which helps with decreasing
cholesterol and body fat.

25) Walnuts

Walnuts contain antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids that substantially reduce the risk of
contracting heart disease. From a recent study, you can substantially improve blood flow to and
from the heart in just 8 weeks from just consuming 2 ounces a day.

26) Kidney Beans

The high fiber content in kidney beans means they take a longer time to digest and as a result
doesn’t cause your blood sugar levels to spike. This also makes it a low GI food which is
beneficial in helping prevent type 2 diabetes.

27) Lentils

Lentils are a very cost-effective food to buy. It is a good source of protein and fiber. It is also a
rich source of folate which is important for forming red blood cells and improves the function of
nerve cells. The high fiber content also makes you feel fuller for longer.

28) Sprouted Whole Grain Bread

Sprouted whole grain bread is nutrient-dense bread. It is rich in protein, lentils which are filled
with folate, and grains and seeds like millet and barley. Millet and barley are a top source of
fiber beta-glucan which lowers cholesterol.

29) Teff

Teff is a gluten-free grain filled with essential amino acids, fiber, calcium, and Vitamin C. It has a
the nutty flavor and you can use it to replace your morning oatmeal with a teff porridge that is high
in protein.

30) Quinoa

Quinoa is a seed that contains nine essential amino acids, filled with protein, and is gluten-free. It
also helps control type 2 diabetes because of the potassium, iron, fiber, and magnesium
contained within, helping to keep your blood sugar levels stable.