5 Foods Every Dieter Should Eat

There are some foods that are simply better for dieters than others.
On most diets, you can eat just about anything you desire – within reason. Many nutritionists and dieticians will say that you should eat everything within moderation. So it is okay to have the occasional cheeseburger, cupcake or slice of pizza. But these super foods offer great nutrients and are low in calories and in fat. They are ideal for dieters trying to save calories and pack nutrients into their foods.

Yogurt is one of the top foods for weight loss. Research has shown that dieters who eat yogurt daily actually lose more than those who don’t. So adding a cup of yogurt a day can increase your weight loss, along with giving you a serving or two of calcium. Yogurt is one of those great foods that can come in many different flavors. Or you can dress it up quite easily by adding a piece of chopped up fruit or chopped nuts and a spoonful of honey.

Green tea is an excellent food that every dieter should add to their daily menu. A few cups of green tea each day have been proven to give your metabolism (ability to burn fat) a real boost. There is just something about green tea that increases your metabolism in a gentle and healthy way. Try drinking a decaffeinated green tea. Green tea is also available in many flavors from peach, citrus, mango and jasmine for example. Try it hot with a little lemon or honey. Or drink it iced for pure refreshment.

Bananas are a great food that dieters should include in their weight loss regime. Bananas have lots of potassium and are a terrific fruit. Best of all, your banana is a very portable fruit. The thick yellow skin means you can easily put this into a pocket or a bag and it is protected from the elements. Bananas are about 100 calories. They are a great source of fiber too. For a sweet treat try covering yours with chocolate sauce and freezing it, it is a low calorie way to have something truly tempting!

Broccoli is an ideal weight loss food. Broccoli is one of the few vegetables that actually offers us not only Vitamin C but calcium. Broccoli also offers a great serving of fiber. It is low in calorie. One of the best ways to eat broccoli is to lightly steam it or even just eat it raw as a snack. This means you get the most nutrients.

Almonds are a great weight loss snack. Some may think of nuts as a very fattening food, and in larger quantities, this can be so true! You want to have a serving of about 20 almonds a day for the best results. Almonds are good for your heart and are low in cholesterol. They also have lots of potassium. There are many benefits to eating almonds daily. Research has shown that dieters who eat a little nut snack daily are less tempted to snack on other foods — they simply have reached that satisfaction level more easily.