Wild salmon and other fish rich in omega 3

Omega 3 fatty acids have an anti-inflammatory effect in the body and can increase our cell’s ability to burn fat. Nuts and seeds are other good sources.

Carrots, apples, oats and beans

These foods are good sources of fibre and ‘resistant starch’ which means that the body has to expend a lot of energy (calories) to break them down. Unlike foods that cause a blood sugar rush, like sweets and refined carbohydrates, sugar from these foods will only be able to drip slowly into the blood stream. The result you feel fuller and more satisfied after eating them.

Almonds, avocado and olive oil

These foods are high in fat but about 70 percent of that fat is monsautrated – the heart healthy kind. These foods also help make your cells more insulin sensitive which means more blood sugar balance and resulting weight loss.

Kiwi

Kiwis have a low glycaemic index meaning that their glucose enters the blood stream very slowly. They taste sweet and can offer you the fresh sweet fruit taste to beat sweet tooth cravings yet they contribute just a fraction of the sugar that other sweet tasting foods do.

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