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It seems that apples can do no wrong.
The soluble fibre in apples prevents your
cells from absorbing fat and aids water
absorption. Plus, apples are full of vitamins
and minerals, which assist in converting
fats, carbohydrates and protein into energy.
14. Cinnamon
As a natural stabiliser of blood sugar,
cinnamon contains antioxidants and
phytochemicals, which both energise
metabolism.
15. Pumpkin
White (Doodhi / Lauki/ bottle gourd) or
Orange / yellow (Bhopla) pumpkin great in
veggies, soups, smoothies, besides being a
super tasty veggie. And because it’s low in
calories and contains many nutrients, it’s
the perfect addition to any dish. Also high
in fiber, pumpkin will add taste and texture
to everything you add it in.
16. Leafy Greens - Spinach, Arugula,
Bok Choy etc.
SENIORS TODAY | ISSUE #19 | JANUARY 2021
Green veggies are weight loss superstars
and easy to incorporate into almost
anything you’re eating from a variety of our
vegetable preparations to smoothies, salads
etc. They are low in carbs and high in fiber.
You can eat large quantities for few calories,
and the nutritional values hit all the marks
to ensure you meet your daily requirements
for weight loss.
17. Grapefruit
The vitamin C found in grapefruit and
grapefruit juice is known to regulate fat
metabolism. Grapefruit also includes
naringenin, which lowers your blood’s
insulin levels. Be aware that grapefruit
can interact with some drugs so speak to
your doctor/nutritionist if you are taking
medicines.
18. Dark chocolate
It may surprise you to find chocolate on this
list but, so long as it’s dark (with high cocoa
content) and only consumed in moderation,
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