8 best weight loss foods in summer

Here are the foods that help you lose weight most effectively in the summer.

1. Tomato

Tomatoes are loaded with antioxidants that help keep you healthy. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes that helps reduce inflammation in the body and controls leptin levels, an appetite-regulating hormone that can reduce cravings.

Plus, they're low in calories (an average tomato has 22 calories) and high in vitamin C, an antioxidant linked to increased fat burning, especially during exercise. Opt for organic tomatoes, as one study found that organic tomatoes contain 55% more vitamin C.

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2. Berries

Harvard researchers found that eating berries can help you avoid weight gain because they have a lower glycemic load, meaning your blood sugar is less likely to spike when you’re hungry. Berries also contain fiber – 1 cup of raspberries contains 8 grams of fiber – which can help you lose weight by making you feel fuller for longer. An animal study found that eating blueberries can reduce belly fat.

3. Seafood ceviche salad

Ceviche (also known as seafood salad) is popular in the coastal regions of Central and South America. This dish is made from fresh fish that has just been caught from the river. The chef will then marinate the fresh fish slices with lemon or orange juice and add spices to "cook".

This dish is packed with satiating protein, a macronutrient that aids in weight loss, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, which help with weight loss. In one study, mice fed fish oil lost more weight and burned more calories.

4. Shrimp

About 90g of shrimp contains 101 calories and only 1g of fat, 19g of protein to keep you full longer and limit eating later. They are also a rich source of selenium and B vitamins. You should not fry or stir-fry the shrimp, but grill or boil it.

5. Spinach

This leafy green contains vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate and only 7 calories per cup. It can reduce appetite. A study published in Appetite found that drinking spinach juice daily promoted weight loss and reduced appetite by 95%.

6. Watermelon

Watermelon is a great summer fruit. Eat a piece of watermelon instead of a slice of cake and you will save hundreds of calories. Watermelon is 92% water and can help with hunger related to dehydration.

7. Iced green tea (with mint)

Iced green tea with sugar can be great. Studies show that the compound epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) in green tea is linked to increased fat burning, appetite control, and weight loss. Add mint for flavor, which also acts as an appetite suppressant.

8. Greek Yogurt

One cup of Greek yogurt contains 23 grams of protein, which studies have shown can curb hunger and make you feel fuller. It also adds flavor to salads, smoothies, and even desserts.

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