What were your first thoughts when you heard the phrase “weight loss foods”?

What are your first thoughts when you hear the phrase "weight loss foods"? Do you envision real food or phony food?

Do you think of foods that are delicious or foods that are bland?

I hope you haven't been brainwashed into thinking that real foods that help you lose weight taste bad, because that's simply not true. True weight loss foods taste great and are foods that your body was designed to eat in abundance in order to experience weight loss and health benefits. Here are a few of my favorite foods for weight loss.

 Strawberries

I adore blueberries, and I especially enjoy advising my clients to consume them on a regular basis in order to lose weight because they are the ideal weight loss food. Per serving, they are low in calories, high in vitamins and phytonutrients, and high in fiber. You can eat them on their own, in a nice little fruit cocktail, or, like me, in a homemade smoothie.

You could also mix them into yogurt (avoid fruit-flavored yogurts) or use them as a topping for oatmeal or granola. Just thinking about blueberries makes my mouth water!

 Almonds

You've probably heard that almonds are a great weight loss food, and that's because they are. They're high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber, which makes for a powerful weight-loss trifecta! They're also high in phytonutrients, which boosts the health benefits of this tiny weight loss food exponentially.

Make sure you eat plain almonds and don't fall into the trap of believing that "any almond is a good almond," 

which is untrue. If you buy smoked, heavily salted, or otherwise altered almonds, you are converting an otherwise healthy, weight-loss food into a fat-gaining food. Do not attempt it! Be mindful of how much you eat because it is a high-calorie food, especially if you only eat it as a snack.

Pineapple

Pineapple is a super-sweet fruit with few calories. It's high in water, so you won't be able to eat much in one sitting, which is another reason it's a great weight loss food. In fact, I eat pineapple as a "prevention" food. That is, I use it to keep me from eating unhealthy foods that will cause me to gain weight rather than lose weight. If I'm tempted to eat a high-calorie snack, I'll reach for some pineapple first, which usually curbs my appetite just enough to keep me from eating the junk.

Pineapple is also high in a digestive enzyme that aids in the breakdown of food in the intestine.

Seaweed

We've known for nearly 200 years that seaweed can help you lose weight and boost your metabolism. In recent research, scientists were able to isolate a highly concentrated and standardized glycoprotein complex derived from a seaweed extract source, which has been clinically proven to reduce carbohydrate absorption by up to 82 percent.

There are now ground-breaking products on the market that contain this seaweed complex, which can block up to 82 percent of the carbs you eat, resulting in dramatic weight loss!

 Green Tea 

Green Tea is extremely effective at aiding weight loss and is found in many proven and successful weight loss products. It is a powerful fat burner that is also high in antioxidants, which help to cleanse the body of toxins. Green tea can also help you lose weight by suppressing your appetite and increasing your metabolism.

Your metabolism will increase, and your body will work more efficiently, which means you will be less likely to store fat. Your digestion will also improve, so no more bloating or feeling sluggish.

Chili

Chili (or capsicum, as it is also known) has been scientifically proven to be highly effective for weight loss for 

Several decades. Chili is an excellent fat burner; it boosts metabolism while also suppressing appetite.

 Foods for Weight Loss - Hoodie

Hoodie is a rare plant from the Kalahari Desert that is consumed by Africa's nomadic Sans tribe. Hoodie is a clinically proven weight loss supplement that suppresses appetite and reduces calorie intake by up to 2000 calories per day. It also helps to reduce body fat significantly.

So there you have it, our Top 5 weight loss foods to help you lose weight right now! This is just a selection of a few of our favorites