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10 Best Fruits For Weight Loss

Nowadays people are extremely conscious about their weight. Loosing weight has become an order of the day. Some resort to crash dieting while others opt for vigorous exercising in order to shed those extra kilos. But apart from everything else, it is important that you follow a strict and healthy diet if you want to lose weight yet stay healthy. And for this nothing is better than a fruit diet.

Eating fruits is essential for both good health and weight loss. Fruits are low in calories and fat while being high in fibre content. All fruits are rich source of the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which are extremely vital in order to protect us from the diseases. For weight loss it is important to eat the right quantity of low calorie food everyday. So, this is where fruits play an important role. Most fruits weigh the same as our regular food yet they don't add as much calories.

Here are some fruits which aids weight loss:

Pineapple

Pineapple

Pineapples are free of cholestrol and fat. They are rich in essential nutrients, vitamins, fibre, antioxidants and minerals. It is a great fruit for weight loss. It contains 85% water which helps to keep stomach full for a longer time and reduces the urge to eat.

Watermelon

Watermelon

This is one completely fat free fruit. Watermelons are rich in vitamin A and C . It helps to reduce blood pressure and pumps the body with energy. Also it has a lot of water too. Hence, it also reduces the urge to eat more.

Banana

Banana

A bit greenish bananas are rich in soluble starches which speed up the fat burning process. Bananas keep you stomach full and if you keep sipping little water at regular intervals, it helps to keep you full and energised throughout the day.

Apple

Apple

Apples are a rich source of fibre. Since, apples are mostly sweet, it also helps to keep your craving for sweets in check. Apples are filling and also helps in clearing your system which is essential for weight loss.

Orange

Orange

A large sized orange contains less than 100 calories. They are also rich in water substance. They are a great source of energy and also helps in fat burning.

Kiwi Fruit

Kiwi Fruit

Kiwis are a rich source of vitamin C. It has a high amount of fibre which helps to suppress your appetite. It is also great for digestion.

Lemon

Lemon

Lemons are extremely helpful in weight loss. Squeeze half a lemon in water, add one teaspoon of honey to it and drink. It is one of the best weight loss tip. This helps in cleaning your system which in turn helps to burn fat.

Berries

Berries

Berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries etc. are great for bowel movement. They eliminate toxins and undigested matter from the body. They help in reducing bad cholestrol, thereby leading to healthy weight loss.

Peaches

Peaches

Peaches give the energy required to start the process of digestion and also provide the required sugar content. It should be included in your diet if you seriously want to loose weight.

Dry fruits

Dry fruits

Some dry fruits like dates, prunes and raisins can be added in small quantities to your diet. Dry fruits with fresh fruits are effective in burning excess fat and reducing cholestrol, thus promoting healthy weight loss.

Story first published: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 14:15 [IST]
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