Let’s face it, not listening to your body’s natural hunger cues and depriving yourself of the foods you love can lead you to overeat junk foods the next day.
Let’s be honest, not all carbs affect the body the same. That’s why more and more people use fruit to satisfy their sweet cravings without guilt and deprivation. (Fiber in fruit has been shown to support good health and weight loss, it makes sense.)
To help you lose inches and improve your health, we’ve compiled the best fruits from our readers who have reached their ideal weight without giving up their favorite foods…Enjoy!
CANTALOUPE
Cantaloupe is not just a low calorie, low carb treat, but every serving of this sweet treat offers more than a full day’s supply of immune boosting vitamin A.
Cantaloupe tastes great alone or with a serving of cream cheese. Cantaloupe can also be part of a delicious, low carb dinner. Mix diced melon with some cucumber, green onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle sea salt and black pepper and serve with grilled chicken.
PEACHES
Researchers and Texas A&M University found that peaches contain compounds that help prevent obesity and diabetes, and reduce cholesterol and inflammation.
WATERMELON
Bright red fruits like watermelon are high in lycopene, a carotenoid that protects both the skin and heart. Add some cubes of watermelon to diced onion, basil, cilantro, feta cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add to greens for an amazing salad.
STRAWBERRIES
Strawberries contain polyphenols, compounds that can boost your weight loss efforts and block fat formation. Strawberries can also help reduce levels of stress hormones. Enjoy them with yogurt or dipped in melted dark chocolate.
RASPBERRIES
Raspberries get their color from anthocyanins, compounds that can boost insulin and reduce blood sugar, reducing diabetes risk. Raspberries are also high in fiber, helping you feel full. Enjoy them with your breakfast or add to a hearty grilled chicken salad.
BLACKBERRIES
Blackberries are filled with antioxidants and fiber, so they boost your immune system and help fill you up. A cup also contains half a day’s supply of vitamin C, which can reduce cholesterol and protect your heart. Add to salad, Greek yogurt, or just eat them plain.
AVOCADO
It’s not the first thing most people think of when thinking of fruit, but avocado are actually a berry. Avocados contain the lowest net carbs of all these fruits and are an excellent source of healthy monounsaturated fats.
One study found that eating half a fresh avocado at lunch left participants feeling full for hours. Add a few slices to salad or veggies.
