Add These Foods to Your Grocery Store List for Weight Loss

To lose and maintain weight, aspiring and current pro cheerleaders should eat foods that are unprocessed with fewer amounts of sugars and starches. You should also eat more protein and fiber to build muscles and stay fuller for longer hours. Here are the foods you should write down for your next trip to the market or grocery.

1. Celery

Celery contains a compound called “apiuman” which improves your gut health. And a healthy gut supports your metabolism effectively helps in losing weight.

2. Apple

Each fruit contains 5 grams of fiber. You’ll feel fuller and lessen your need to snack throughout the day. Apple is also rich in antioxidants that fight toxins causing inflammation and weight gain.

3. Kombucha

Like celery, kombucha or fermented tea are packed with probiotics to support the good bacteria in your stomach. By drinking kombucha, your digestive system keeps moving and stays healthy.

4. Fatty fish

Salmon, sardine, Atlantic mackerel, cod, herring, and lake trout are some of the fishes that are rich in omega 3 fatty acids which can help you lose body fat.

5. MCT oil

Medium-chain triglycerides are extracts from palm and coconut oil. When consumed 1-2 tablespoons daily, you increase your metabolism, reduce hunger, and retain muscle mass from workouts.

6. Coffee

Caffeine can help you burn fat and improve your physical performance. This means you get to exercise for longer durations while losing more calories than your usual session without coffee.

7. Whole eggs

Eggs can only raise bad LDL cholesterol levels if they are eaten with processed foods like bacon and chicken nuggets. If you want to go on a calorie-restricted diet, choose eggs. They provide longer durations of satiety and are rich in protein and other nutrients.

8. Leafy green

Kale, spinach, collards, swiss chards, cabbages, and lettuces are the best choices if you want to eat a lot without feeling guilty about weight gain. These vegetables are also high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which boost your immune system.

9. Sauerkraut

If you don’t like to drink fermented tea, then eat fermented cabbage. Sauerkraut is rich in vitamins C, B, A, K, plus other minerals. It’s easy to make and affordable. Just add the amount of cabbage you intend to buy at the grocery and use the extra in preparing a jar of sauerkraut.

10. Chia seeds

You can prepare chia seeds for a variety of meals. If you want an oatmeal substitute, chia seeds can be an alternative. They are rich in fiber and can add satisfaction if mixed with pudding or smoothies.

11. Green tea

Not a coffee person? That’s okay. Green tea has epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) an antioxidant that has fat burning and belly fat reducing properties same as coffee. Just don’t expect that much energy because the amount of caffeine in this drink is just half compared to coffee.

12. Whey protein

Every person who exercises regularly should drink whey protein to build muscles, recover from soreness, and suppress appetite. But if you don’t like to drink whey protein, you can use the powder to prepare energy balls and protein cookies.

13. Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has acetic acid that can increase fat burning and reduce belly fat storage. It can also reduce appetite and lower blood sugar levels. Mix 1 tablespoon into a glass of water and drink it daily. Then, progress to 1-2 tablespoons every day to avoid digestive discomfort.

Remember, avoid foods that are made of refined sugar, these foods provide energy yet are very quick to run out causing you to eat again and gain weight. Avoid processed meats as well as they are high in preservatives and unhealthy fats. Go for foods that are rich in protein and fiber that are straight out of the farm and sea like green leafy veggies, lean meat, and fish.

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