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The 4 foods that can help you lose weight faster without really trying… – The Irish Sun

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MANY people believe shedding the pounds involves munching on nothing more than some measly salad leaves.

However, there are actually several different foods that you can - and should - eat more of to maximise yourweight lossgoals.

To lose weight, the number of calories you eat need to be exceeded by calories burned.

Having awell-balanced dietis essential for helping you achieve that.

Here we talk you through the four key foods that you should be including in your diet in order toachieve your weight loss goals- and some you might be surprised by.

It's time to throw out that spiralizer, pasta is back on the menu.

Studieshave shown that people lose moreweightwhen their diet includes pasta regularly.

"So instead of quitting spaghetti, consider reducing portion sizes," nutritionist Emma Beckett of the University of Newcastle wrote inThe Conversation.

A portion of pasta (145g) contains a 7.7g of protein - a macronutrient which has been shown to help aid weight loss by keeping you full for longer.

Emma also suggests switching to wholegrain pasta which has a higher fibre content andbenefitsforgut health.

And the news for pasta lovers gets even better if you're a fan of leftovers.

"When pasta is cooked and cooled, some of the carbohydratesconvert to resistant starch," Emma explains.

Starch is resistant to digestion, isbetter for blood sugar levels and can help you feel fuller.

It might sound mad, but starting your day with chocolate could help you burn fat and supercharge your weight loss.

One study published in theFASEB Journalcould be sweet relief for many people who want to lose weight, but don't want to give up their favourite treat.

A balanced diet means having having a little bit of what we fancy -with experts saying snaffling choc at night could also help weight loss efforts.

Scientists found eating chocolate first thing could help with fat burn and reduce glucose levels in the blood

At night, they said it could alter metabolism and led to more regular sleep patterns.

If you want to be even more virtuous, opt for dark choc over milk.

Being both low in fat and calories, yoghurt is an ideal food to add to your diet if you're trying to lose weight.

It can help improve your digestive health, and combat against any potential bloating and excessive gas thanks to the probiotics it contains.

Meghan Markle's nutritionist even emphasised the benefits of yoghurt- admitting that she tells her clients to eat the dairy treat before every meal.

And a recent study undertaken at the University of Tennessee revealed just how good yoghurt is for blitzing belly fat.

The results revealed that participants who ate 18 ounces of yoghurt per day (as well as reducing their overall calorie intake) lost, on average, 81 per cent more belly fat compared to those who opted to diet without eating yoghurt.

It's also a great source for vitamins and minerals too, with zinc, iodine, potassium and vitamin B5 all active within yoghurt.

Berries are a bit of a secret weapon when it comes to achieving a slim physique.

Research has found that going for red or blue coloured fruit - such as cherries, blueberries, blackberries and red grapes - can help you lose unwanted belly fat.

The chemicals which give the fruit their brightly-coloured appearance can also burn stomach fat and help you get the flat abdominals youre after.

How to speed up weight loss

DIETITIAN Melissa Meier has offered her advice on exactly what you need to eat every day to speed up your weight loss results:

1. Five servings of vegetables

Try and have mostly the non-starchy kind. One serving is a cup (about 200g) of raw vegetables or half a cup (100g) of cooked veg.

2. Two servings of fruit

For one serving think an apple, two kiwi fruits or a cup of berries.

3. Six portions of carbs

Preferably wholegrain... one portion is equivalent to one slice of bread, half a cup of cooked rice, pasta or noodles, or a quarter of a cup of muesli.

4. Two and a half servings of protein

One serving is just 65g of cooked red meat, 80g of cooked poultry or 100g of cooked fish.

Two eggs, a tin of tuna or 170g of tofu also count as a portion.

Spreading this protein content throughout the day is recommend, too.

5. Two and a half portions of dairy or alternatives

Stick to mostly reduced-fat. One serving is one cup of milk, three quarters of a cup of yoghurt or two slices of hard cheese.

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