Blueberries
Best known for their anti-aging effects, blueberries, while tiny, are
a powerful figure-friendly eat: A 1-cup serving sets you back only 80
calories, and helps you feel full with 4 grams of fiber.
Broccoli
Cooked or raw, this cruciferous
veggie is well-known for its cancer-preventing powers, but with a punch
of filling fiber in less than 30 calories a serving, it's bound to
prevent weight problems too.
Brown rice
Brown rice is a heartier, fiber-packed alternative to less-than-super white rice. A half-cup serving contains 1.7 grams of Resistant Starch, a healthy carb that boosts metabolism and burns fat.
Plus, brown rice is a low-energy-density food, meaning it's heavy and filling but low in calories. One study found that women who ate a higher-energy-density diet gained three times as much weight over six years than women eating a low-energy-density diet.
Plus, brown rice is a low-energy-density food, meaning it's heavy and filling but low in calories. One study found that women who ate a higher-energy-density diet gained three times as much weight over six years than women eating a low-energy-density diet.
Pears
Just one pear packs 15% of your daily recommended amount of fiber.
One study found that women who ate three pears a day consumed fewer
calories and lost more weight than those who didn't. Ditch the peeler
though; the skin is wher
Wine
Resveratrol,
the famed antioxidant found in grape skin, stops fat storage. Studies
show that moderate wine drinkers have narrower waists and less belly fat
than liquor drinkers. Downing a glass can boost your calorie burn for a
good 90 minutes.
A compound in the tangy fruit can lower insulin, a fat-storage hormone, and that can lead to weight loss. It's also a good source of protein, and because it's at least 90% water, it can fill you up so you eat less.
