Imagine living in an alternate universe where you can eat anything and not gain a single pound.
Oh, what a life that would be! Hi viewers and welcome back to another Bestie video!
If you don’t know how to deal with the foodie monster inside you,
you are not alone. For people who love food with a passion,
being able to maintain a healthy weight can be an extreme challenge.
But there are foods you can eat all you want and not gain any weight.
In today’s video, we will tell you what they are. From apples, popcorn, carrots,
cottage cheese to legumes and more, watch till the end to learn about all of them.
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Oatmeal: This amazing superfood is high in fibre and soaks up water,
which makes you feel full for longer. Since oats are a good source of soluble fibre,
it can help slow down digestion and will also suppress appetite by making you feel satiated.
What’s your favorite type of oats? Is it steel cut? Rolled? Or some other type? Tell us quickly
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Whole Eggs: Eggs are little nuggets of nutrition, providing protein, choline, vitamin D,
lutein and more. But the egg diet on the whole is low in carbs which can leave you hungry.
Egg yolks have been unfairly characterized as heart attack-inducing, cholesterol bombs.
While they do contain a fair amount of cholesterol, studies have shown
that eating eggs does not raise bad cholesterol levels. On the contrary,
eggs represent a complete protein, which means that they contain all nine essential amino acids.
Protein is a lot more filling than simple carbohydrates,
so eating eggs in the morning can keep you on a good track all day.
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Apples: Apples also score highly on the satiety index because they contain soluble fiber called
pectin that regulates digestion. They also contain a great deal of water,
up to 85 percent per piece, which provides volume to make you feel full. If you want to get the
maximum benefits out of an apple without gaining weight, make sure to eat it whole.
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Cucumber: Cucumber is one of the most ‘easy to digest’ foods. That’s why it’s a part of many
weight loss regimes. People have even devised cucumber-based diets that aid in effective
weight loss over time. It does not increase your calorie intake, yet keeps you full for hours.
Cucumber also has a high water content which means it helps with digestion and skin as well.
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Hummus: In the context of a plant-based diet that has zero to minimal-processed foods and
refined carbohydrates, hummus can essentially be eaten at will. If someone regularly eats
high-calorie meals, snacks on chips, and drinks sugar-sweetened beverages and meats,
then hummus will unlikely contribute to weight loss.
Hummus and other higher calorie, healthier foods should replace weight-causing foods.
You can eat it with raw carrot and celery sticks, raw zucchini spears, or cucumber sticks.
Kale: Kale is light in calories. One cup of raw kale only has about 33 calories — but it contains
close to three grams of protein and 2.5 grams of fiber per serving. It's one of the relatively few
foods that contains omega-three fatty acid, a nutrient that most people rely on fish to get.
Like other kinds of lettuce, kale is also high in vitamins and folate.
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Tomatoes: Tomatoes are best known for lycopene, a chemical which helps fight against chronic
diseases and also gives the fruit its red color. Besides lycopene, tomatoes are high in vitamins A,
C, and B2, as well as folate, chromium, potassium, and fiber. And for all the nutrients it boasts,
one medium-sized tomato only has around 25 calories.
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Grapefruit: Studies have shown that adding grapefruit to your diet can increase
weight loss, which is often why it's considered a diet food. This is because grapefruit is high
in fiber, which keeps hunger at bay by stabilizing blood sugar levels
and helping you feel fuller for longer. There are only 50 calories in one half of a grapefruit.
The vitamin C found in this fruit can reduce the risk of a number of health problems,
like cancer and heart issues. Grapefruit can also work wonders in lowering cholesterol and
improving digestion, and the folate found in the fruit makes it an ideal snack for pregnant women.
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Soup: A bowl of soup can be very satisfying. Moreover, research suggests that soup may be
more filling than solid food, even if they have the same ingredients. Opt for
a lighter broth soup to minimize calories and maximize fullness. Exceptionally, soups can be
low in calories and slow the emptying of your stomach while reducing total calorie intake.
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Popcorn: Popcorn is a wholegrain food containing more fibre than all other snacks.
It’s high in volume and low in calories. Air-popped popcorn is the healthiest variety.
Microwave commercial popcorn is high in calories and treated with cancer-causing chemicals.
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Lean meats: Lean meats are protein-rich, high-satiety foods. People on high-protein diets
tend to eat lesser than the rest. A study found that people who ate a high-protein meal during
lunch, ate 12% less for dinner than those who had a high-carb lunch. Beef scored the second-highest
position in the list of protein-rich foods. However, chicken and pork induce weight loss.
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Seeds: Loaded with a range of nutrients, pumpkin and sunflower seeds work wonders for your health.
These seeds can be eaten on a regular basis with morning or
evening snacks or may be used as a topping for oatmeal or a smoothie.
They are ideal snacks because they fill your stomach for a longer duration.
At the same time they are not very high in calories, and a good source
of healthy fats and micronutrients so they can be eaten every day.
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Boiled Potatoes: Surprising, right ? But they're not just popular for their taste.
They have a little bit of everything, so they help maintain health as well.
If you boil potatoes and then allow them to cool for a while,
they will form large amounts of resistant starch. This
is a fiber-like substance that will keep you satiated and prevent you from eating other foods.
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Carrot: Carrots are a rich source of vitamin A, a nutrient important for healthy eyes and vision.
This winter superfood is extremely versatile and can be turned into different
sweet and savory dishes. Rich in fiber, low in calories and packed with nutrients,
there is nothing better than this vegetable when your mission is to maintain a healthy weight.
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Celery: By now you've probably been told that celery is ideal for keeping off the pounds,
but do you know why? It boasts a trifecta of benefits when it comes to snacking
and not gaining any weight. To sum it up, it's low in calories,
fibrous, and contains a high water content. A single cup of celery is only 16 calories.
It's also 95 percent water, so it not only hydrates you, but it makes you feel fuller.
Speaking of feeling fuller, the fiber content is about 2 grams per cup, keeping you full longer.
As long as you can ditch the dips, you can munch on celery all day and not worry about calories.
Cottage Cheese: Cottage cheese is low in calories, high in protein, and has a low-glycemic index.
Being a low-glycemic food, cottage cheese won't cause blood sugar to spike. This in turn keeps
blood sugar stable along with your metabolism. One study even found that cottage cheese is as
satiating as eggs. If you need to get your cheese fix in, sub it out for cottage cheese instead.
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Fish: Fish is an excellent protein source that keeps the pounds off.
One study showed that overweight men who ate fish three times a week over an eight-week
period lost more weight than those that didn't incorporate fish in their diet.
If it's the fat you're worried about, you should know that fish contains healthy fats,
meaning it's good for you. Just be sure to stay away from fried fish. Fish may be healthy,
but when you load it up in extra calories and frying oil, you undo the health benefits.
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Legumes: High fiber, high protein, and low-glycemic foods are key in keeping off
the extra pounds. That's why legumes make the list as they have all three. One study
showed that those who ate three quarters of a cup daily lost more weight compared to participants
who didn't incorporate legumes into their diet. Cook some up and make a simple salad with salt,
pepper, and lime juice for a satiating snack you can feel good about eating.
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Coconut water: This delicious drink is a natural source for the electrolyte
balance you seek for your body. You can drink it guilt-free, as it will only hydrate your body,
maintain good gut health by reducing acidity, provide relief from stomach infections
and will rebalance your electrolytes post-workout. Combine one glass of coconut water with one
tablespoon lemon juice , one teaspoon chia seeds and one teaspoon rose petals.
Apart from not letting you gain weight, coconut water has many other health benefits as well.
Learn more about all of its benefits by watching
“Drinking Coconut Water Every Day Does This To Your Body”
Now, back to Foods You Can Binge On Without Worrying About Weight Gain
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Citrus Fruit: Citrus is high in pectin that helps slow the digestion process
and increase satiety. Another advantage of eating citrus fruit is high-water content,
which means they can fill you up without adding too many calories.
They are also rich in Vitamin C, fiber and flavonoids, and keep you healthy overall.
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Berries: If you are trying to look for foods that satisfy your taste
and hunger both, then berries are a good option.
The best thing about these is that they are very good at providing the essential nutrients,
are easy to digest and loved by all. You can look for cranberries, raspberries, blueberries,
mulberries, and strawberries. These are also rich in antioxidants and offer low-calories.
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Cantaloupe: Cantaloupe has more beta carotene — a form of vitamin A that
promotes healthy eyes — than many other similar fruits like oranges, grapefruits,
peaches, and mangoes. Just one cup of the fruit provides you with potassium and more than 100%
of your daily recommended value of vitamins A and C.
Since water makes up 90% of cantaloupe, there are only 55 calories in one serving.
While you can eat these foods as much as you can without worrying about weight gain,
losing weight can be a challenge. There are certain exercises that
will show faster results than others on your weight loss journey. Learn more by watching:
6 Exercises For Women That Will Transform Your Body In Just 4 Weeks
Or
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So go ahead and watch one or both the videos if you want to learn more about exercising.
What’s your favourite healthy food to binge on? Let us know in the comments section below!