Healthy habits can go out the window when we've got no time for the gym and few options besides Seamless. Fruit gets a bad rap sometimes because it naturally contains sugar. But eating fruit can help you lose weight, especially when you swap in fresh fruit for processed foods or other unhealthy snacks. You'll get a naturally sweet treat, plus reap the benefits of fiber and antioxidants. A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that higher fruit consumption was associated with lower risk of becoming overweight or obese, independent of vegetable or fiber intake—though including fruit as part of a healthy diet overall is always the best strategy.
Eating plenty of dairy products can actually increase your ability to metabolize fat. A 2004 study published in Obesity Research compared a standard diet, a high-calcium diet, and a high-dairy diet to determine which was most effective in helping obese individuals lose weight (Zemel et al., 2004). The results of the study showed that a high-dairy diet was associated with significant weight and fat loss, particularly from the torso. The vitamin D and calcium in dairy products may facilitate this effect. To ensure you get enough, increase your consumption of milk, yogurt, and hard cheeses. Aiming to get three or four servings of dairy products can stimulate fat loss, while choosing nonfat dairy may reduce your caloric intake.
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