The Top 5 Weight Loss Diet Foods

Everyone knows that losing weight comes down to more than just eating fewer calories and exercising.  Some foods are known to actually help us lose weight, more than just having a lot or a little calories in them.  For example, it is widely known that grapefruits help people burn more fat.

So we will start with #5 - grapefruit.  Grapefruits are high in fiber and have a lower glycemic value, which makes them actually help you lose weight.  Countless studies have shown that adding grapefruit to your diet can help you lose more weight than if you didn't eat any at all.  You can cut it in half and go at it with a spoon, drink grapefruit juice, or peel and eat like an orange.  As long as you are getting plenty of grapefruit in you each day, the weight should just fall right off.

Next, we have #4 - Spinach.  Normally we put lettuce on our sandwich or salad.  Lettuce isn't bad; it just doesn't have that much nutritional value.  Its mostly just water.  Spinach is different.  Spinach has loads of anti-oxidants, more protein, way more vitamins and minerals, and a lot more fiber.  The one downside is that there are a few more calories in spinach, however this is basically negligible.  You may not like spinach, but it is a way better weight loss diet food than lettuce could ever be.

#3 - Water. What better beverage to consume than water.  Water not only helps our digestion, it also keeps us hydrated, healthy and sometimes full.  Research shows that we need between 64 and 128 ounces of water per day.  I have a 32 ounce cup I drink throughout the day and refill several times.  Drinking lots of water will help you lose weight and control appetite and cravings.

#2 - Tofu. Tofu is a great alternative to meat products.  Tofu has plenty of great stuff like fiber and protein, but a lot less fats and calories.  Try and opt for a tofu dog instead of a regular beef frank whenever possible.  Eat tofu burgers instead of regular hamburgers.  Use tofu in your cooking instead of ground beef.  Use tofu to replace normally fatty foods to help achieve your weight loss goals.

#1 - Chewing Gum.  Have you ever noticed how hard it is to eat when you are chewing gum?  A lot of the time, when we are hungry, it is because we just want to be eating something.  We just want to be munching on something that tastes great.  A stick of gum usually has about 5 calories, and can last for hours.  If you get the craving to snack when you shouldn't be, just plug your mouth with a stick of gum to help satisfy your cravings.

Losing weight can be easy.  Take advantage of the whole book of tricks, and always remember to exercise.