Do you want to watch your weight again during these cold months? Then we have good news for you:in the autumn season you will find a lot of foods that can help you lose weight. And they are tasty too! Which one will you use first in your meals?
Yes, this was of course to be expected in this list of autumn foods. Not only is it indispensable because of the well-known pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin itself is also a very healthy food. It contains a lot of beta-carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A and can act as a strong antioxidant. In addition, there is also quite a lot of fiber in a pumpkin, so eating pumpkin can help you lose weight. Fiber helps to ease your bowel movements. So try to incorporate some more pumpkin into your eating schedule, for example roasted for dinner or perhaps pureed in your smoothies.
When you think of apples in the fall, you might think of apple pie. Of course, that's not so good for you if you're trying to lose weight, but apples themselves may be able to help you with that. Apples contain quite a lot of fiber and consist largely of water, making them ideal for when you want to lose weight. There is fiber in both the pulp and skin, so make sure you eat both to get the most of the benefits. You can of course eat them au naturel, but you can also bake them and add oatmeal and nuts; a delicious, fiber-rich breakfast!
Pomegranate seeds are sometimes called rubies, which is not surprising given their deep red color. The seeds are packed with nutrients and have a great anti-inflammatory effect. Now, these seeds may not have a direct effect on your weight, but they can help keep your gut healthy. That in turn makes it easier for you to lose weight, which makes these seeds really worth it. And they're really tasty too - win-win! You can put the seeds over your yogurt or in your smoothie bowl, but of course you can also use them in salads or oven dishes.
Do you also love a chili con/sin carne? Chili may not be one of the most obvious foods when you think about weight loss, but it just might be your secret weapon. If you use a lot of vegetables, beans and possibly lean meat, you have a balanced meal with complex carbohydrates and proteins, both of which ensure that you are full for longer and then have less need for snacking. So make another tasty chili con carne or opt for a vegetarian version with red lentils – nutritious and tasty too!
Brussels sprouts belong to the cabbage family, which also includes vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale and pointed cabbage. All these vegetables can help reduce the inflammation in your body, which can really get in the way of your weight loss process. In fact, having chronic inflammation is even associated with weight gain. Eating an anti-inflammatory vegetable like Brussels sprouts can only do you good. You can prepare them in different ways:you can boil them, roast them or use them in oven dishes. Enjoy!
The sweet potato is not only one of our favorite fall foods because it is orange, it is also very nutritious and incredibly tasty. Sweet potatoes are relatively low in calories—about 100 for a medium-sized potato—and contain 15% of the amount of fiber you should be getting on a daily basis. They also contain a lot of water – they consist of 62 to 75 percent water – which makes them ideal if you are trying to lose some weight. You will feel full faster, so you will eat (too) much less quickly. You can also prepare the sweet potato in several ways! For example fried, roasted, mashed, through the soup, you name it.
When it gets colder outside, a hot breakfast is never wrong. Let oatmeal be a very good option for that now, especially if you're trying to lose weight. In oatmeal you will find a special type of fiber, beta glucan, which could indirectly help you lose some weight. Beta glucan helps to maintain your blood sugar level and ensures that you are full for longer, which is of course ideal to prevent you from getting hungry and snacking. So make a nice oatmeal breakfast in the morning – add some cinnamon, cocoa or chai powder for a real autumn feeling – and you will be full for the rest of the morning, guaranteed!
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