1. Champignons
Thanks to their dense meat-like texture and indigestible substance, mushrooms effectively saturate fungin. And at the same time they contain only 27 kcal per 100 g. Try replacing beef with fried mushrooms to save calories and fats: 60 g of champignons is only 20 kcal and 0 fat, this is such a pleasant mushroom arithmetic. This can be done, for example, in sandwiches: leave only half of the usual piece of meat, and instead of the second, put thinly sliced raw mushrooms. The same trick can be done with cutlets. Finally, mushrooms quickly fried in a wok can easily replace beef without losing taste, but with a tempting gain in calories.
2. Quinoa
Rice Replacement Candidate: Saturates just as well, but with less body damage and more health benefits. This whole grain cereal is high in protein and fiber (), as well as vitamins E, B1, B2 and B9, magnesium and zinc.
Boil 1/3 cup quinoa in 1 cup water with a tablespoon of orange juice for 15 minutes and add 1 dessert spoon of chopped pistachios.
3. Wine vinegar
The easiest and lowest calorie way to give a dish a more pronounced and interesting taste. In addition, vinegar has the ability to create the illusion that we have eaten more than we actually have. It gradually lowers blood sugar and, as a result, body fat. The simplest thing is to add it to the vegetable oil and then to the salad. However, there are more original solutions, for example, a little white vinegar for stewed pumpkin or zucchini, or balsamic vinegar for cereals. For example, you can cook spelled with turmeric.
4. Salmon
An ideal source of lean protein and unsaturated fatty acids, which are needed not only for good heart function, but also for a thin waist. These fatty acids, called omega-3s, improve insulin sensitivity and therefore help improve metabolic processes. Bonus – improved immunity and skin condition.
5. Kefir
And also natural () yogurt, yogurt, fermented baked milk, yogurt and other fermented milk products. Besides the fact that they contain healthy probiotics, they also ideally combine carbohydrates, proteins and fats. And thanks to this, a diet with fermented milk products allows you to lose 61% more weight and 81% more waist volume than a diet of the same calorie content, but without any kefir.
6. Flaxseed and flaxseed oil
Flaxseed and oil from it are able to remove toxins from adipose tissue. And these toxins are to blame for the fact that diet, even die, does not help to lose weight to the desired size. Flaxseed oil can be added to cottage cheese or cereals, and flaxseed can be used in salads and vegetable stews.
7. Champagne
As we reported 1-2 glasses of champagne a day work wonders with the figure. Replace one or two snacks a day with a glass of champagne (). Of course, only brut or extra brut are used, which, in addition to the low sugar content, also have the ability to deceive the appetite, as well as to briefly stimulate the production of serotonin and endorphin – hormones that are responsible for emotional uplift and good mood. A very important element of any diet!
8. Pistachios
These nuts should take pride of place on the plate of everyone losing weight: they stimulate metabolism, break down fats, regulate blood sugar levels, improve mood and treat stress. This conclusion was reached by researchers from the University of Michigan (), who studied the role of vitamin B6 in the body, which pistachios are especially rich in. For the success of the diet, only 50 g of pistachios per day is enough. Divide this amount evenly and replace two snacks with nuts, so the total calorie content remains unchanged.
9. Lentils
The trick of lentils is that it takes about two hours to digest: thanks to this, it prolongs the feeling of satiety and inhibits hunger. In addition, lentils stabilize blood sugar levels and save us from the risk of sinning with a high-calorie snack. It’s high in fiber and plenty of protein, making it great for both breakfast and lunch. The fastest () are red and yellow lentils. Add zucchini, ginger and lemon juice to it, or cook vegetable soup with lentils, season with olive oil and garlic.
10. Mustard seeds
Mustard increases the rate of metabolic processes – 1 teaspoon is enough for the metabolic activity to increase by 20-25% for 1,5-2 hours. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from the Polytechnic Institute in Oxford (), calculating that in this case, about 45 calories from a 700-calorie meal eaten will be burned “without leaving the table.” Add mustard seeds to hot vegetable oil to reveal their flavor, and use the oil for salads, stews, and soups.