The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
They're in season and delicious
If you actually need to lose weight, you'd probably love a magic food that you could eat as much as you want without impacting your weight. Real talk: Anyone who claims they've discovered that is basically doling out bullshit.
"There is not a lot of evidence for specific foods speeding up your metabolism," admits Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD, a researcher at the University of California, Davis, department of nutrition. But that doesn't mean there aren't foods that can contribute to weight loss as part of a reduced-calorie diet and active lifestyle — after all, a girl's gotta eat.
Here's what Zidenberg-Cherr advises: Eat foods that make you feel full and satisfied, and your body won't want to consume as many calories, so you'll ultimately shed stubborn pounds. Think of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains — particularly ones that taste especially good in summer months, because you'll want to fill up on them, and those with supposed superpowers, according to science. Here's what you'll want to dig into from summer's bounty:
From: Harper's BAZAAR US
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
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The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
The 16 Best Summer Foods To Eat If You're Trying To Lose Weight
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