10 Super Foods To Add To Your Weight Loss Diet

If you’re interested in losing weight, then I’m sure you already know how some foods are better for you than others. To give you a head start, we’ve researched a list of 10 of the best foods you can eat to stay healthy, satisfy your hunger, and even promote weight loss.

These are the kinds of food that you should try to include in your diet as often as you can. A good idea would be to add at least two or three of these foods each day to your daily menu.

So without any further waiting here are the 10 “super foods”.

The first super food we recommend is the Tomato. Why? Because tomatoes are very low in calories. They are also a great source for the vitamins A, and C. You can also enjoy them when they’re both cooked and raw.

Here’s a preparation suggestion: Try halved tomatoes sprinkled with parmesan cheese and broiled until the cheese melts.

The next super food is Salmon. Fish may not be everyone’s favorite, but there’s no denying that it’s a very healthy food. Salmon is heavy in omega 3 fatty acids, protein and calcium, as well as the Vitamin B and D. You can eat Salmon grilled, baked or sautéed, serve over a bed of brown rice with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Our next super food is green tea. Green tea is known to be a metabolism booster, and it’s also full of antioxidants. It can be great either hot or iced.

If you’re not a fan of green tea, we recommend that you mix it with black tea – this suggestion is mainly for people who don’t like the taste of green tea. You can add a sprig of mint or lemon for further variety.

Another super food to eat regularly is Broccoli. This isn’t everyone’s favorite vegetable – but there’s no denying that it’s high in fiber, vitamins A and C, as well as being low in calories. You can stir fry broccoli with garlic and scallions with a splash of soy sauce for a delicious oriental style meal.

Next up we have Apples. Some people believe that an apple before each meal helps you lose weight – mainly because it takes away the initial hunger, so you’re less likely to overeat in general.

Apples are also high in pectin and fiber so your hunger will be satisfied for longer. Apples can also help with skin complexion, which is a great added bonus!

A nice serving suggestion for when you’re bored with plain old apples is to bake them with the center filled with walnuts and a sprinkle of brown sugar.

Another super food to try is Spinach. By the way, Popeye was certainly correct about the qualities of spinach – but the fresh kind is way better for you than the canned variety. Nutrient wise, spinach is rich with antioxidants, as well as vitamins A, K, B and C.

A nice way to serve Spinach is to dress it will with olive oil and vinegar dressing. Add a sliced hard boiled egg and you almost have a perfect meal.

Next we come to a type of nut which we class as a super food. While some diets may warn you away from nuts, they can be great for you. In particular, we recommend the Walnut.

Why? Because it’s a great source of protein, healthy fat and fiber.

Walnuts are particularly delicious when added to yogurt to boost the protein and add some fiber. You could also cook them with brown rice if you fancy a crunch to your meal.

Another staple super which you can’t go wrong with are Oats. Eating oats in the morning is very convenient (even the long cooking kind takes a mere 5 minutes until it’s ready to eat) and it’s a great source of fiber. Oats have also been shown to decrease cholesterol, which is a great additional health benefit.

And remember: Oats are not just for breakfast. You can add them to a meatloaf or meat balls for extra fiber – and it will make a delicious meal.

A tasty super food to try is Blueberries. These have often been referred to as “miracle berries”. Why? Because they are chock full of vitamins and antioxidants.

Blueberries in a salad can also be a tasty treat. If you’re a fan a smoothies (and who isn’t?) you can easily add a handful of blueberries in the blender to make an excellent addition to a fruit smoothie.

Finally, we have Garlic. What kind of super food list would this be if we left out Garlic?

Garlic is great for cooking in many meals, and it’s been proven to be good for your health countless times. One of the big benefits to Garlic is that it reduces cholesterol and blood pressure in most people. Garlic mellows considerably when cooked. Try throwing several cloves into the water when you're making pasta then break them up before adding the sauce.

And as an added extra, here’s a complete menu we’ve made using only these super foods:

Grilled salmon served with broccoli.
Spinach salad, cherry tomatoes with garlic dressing.
Sliced apple compote with blueberries baked with oats and walnuts.
Iced green tea.

Enjoy!