Summer is coming! And with him, do you want lightness?
As I understand you.
I have selected the 10 seasonal foods that will be our slimming aids to lose a few pounds, and maintain us at the ideal weight...
Here is a selection of foods that arrive on the markets and on our plates in the spring for a slim figure and incredible health.
The little extra? Seasonality.
In juice, whole or in a salad, this citrus fruit is our number one spring ally. A cocktail of vitamin C, minerals, fibre, iron and carotene. Ideal for replenishing energy, as it is well known when we are on a diet our body weakens a little.
Clever asset? The carotene that prepares the skin for tanning.
Calories per 100g:40
She is rich in fiber, in minerals and vitamins. Eggplant is a marvel of nature that traps fats and takes them with it during digestion instead of letting them settle quietly on our buttocks.
Clever asset? If steamed, it swells in the stomach and acts as a natural appetite suppressant.
Calories per 100g:24
How to resist melon? Hypocaloric, it contains 95% water. Tasty, diuretic, it promotes drainage and the elimination of toxins. Loaded with vitamins, you can consume it without moderation but preferably at the start of a meal because the melon tends to make you hungry.
Clever asset? Vitamin E. Antioxidant, it prevents cell aging.
Calories per 100g:48
To be enjoyed in all forms, raw or cooked, juiced before meals, and as a starter with a light vinaigrette. The tomato contains more than 90% water, it is a fruit with a very low calorie content, but overloaded with vitamins, minerals, iron, potassium, etc.
Clever asset? Lycopene. An antioxidant that attacks those responsible for skin aging, free radicals.
Calories per 100g:21
It is the cousin of fishing in less calories. Tonic, diuretic and cut -aim. How did we do without it? Such a marvel of dietetics can only find its place in our diet. It contains very little sugar, so it's perfect for when you're feeling peckish or as a dessert to end the meal on a sweeter note.
Clever asset? Its richness in vitamin A for radiant and radiant skin.
Calories per 100g:64
Rich in water, fiber and potassium, they stimulate intestinal function and are diuretic (elimination of toxins). Be careful though, eating too many cherries can have a laxative effect. Moreover, unlike nectarine, cherries contain a lot of sugar. It is their detoxifying properties that are of particular interest to us.
Clever asset? Keep the cherry stalks to make a draining detox herbal tea.
Calories per 100g:68
A little treat to chew on both for pleasure and for the body. These small vegetables capture fat and eliminate it. Rich in fibre, minerals, they facilitate digestion and intestinal transit. To be enjoyed with a little buttered wholemeal bread (very soft on the butter...) but without salt.
Clever asset? Radishes fight against water retention, the cause of cellulite, great isn't it?
Calories per 100g:20
Admittedly, it is a fatty fish, but they are good fats, so why deprive yourself of them? Rich in Omega 3, it directs the metabolism towards energy production, instead of storing fat. It provides proteins and minerals, which must continue to be consumed even when dieting. Salmon helps in the development of muscle mass, do not hesitate to practice a sport alongside...
Clever asset? Its content of B vitamins (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 12) to have energy to spare.
Calories per 100g:200
Nicknamed "stomach brooms", spinach is a real digestive stimulant and has a very high satiating power. Since they are low in calories, it is impossible not to include them in a diet. Raw, in salads, cooked, they are a source of vitamins A, C, B9 and E, iron and magnesium which provide energy and vitality.
Clever asset? Their iron content.
Calories per 100g:25
Natural appetite suppressant thanks to the presence of pectin, the apple contains very few calories. Nutritionists recommend eating it at the start of a meal to feel full faster.
It acts as a fat and sugar sensor and stabilizes blood sugar levels.
Clever asset? Its high magnesium content which makes it a diuretic and detox food.
Calories per 100g:52
These are seasonal foods therefore cheaper per kilo than the rest of the year.
About the cherries , consider buying them in June, where they are cheaper.
To save on the purchase of fruits and vegetables, you will find lots of tips in my article "Why I pay less than other customers at the market".
Last thing, I advise you to do a sport next to this healthy diet... Prefer walking, in this season. It provides everything your body needs, and it's completely free.
In addition you will take the sun:its vitamin D can only help you to have a good look and a morale of steel!
Surely you know excellent recipes for preparing these foods. Do not hesitate to come and let us know in the comments. We can't wait to read you!
