Summer is full of fun catch ups, days at the beach, and playing with the kids outdoors. If you’re looking to feel energised and look your best this Summer, start by eating a balanced diet with a wide variety of foods. Not only will a balanced diet add more variety to your eating, it will help make weight loss easier. In the warmer months, it’s also important to remember to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water too. Here are our top weight loss foods to be eating this Summer.
Fruit
Summer fruits are without a doubt the most delicious and refreshing snack to have when the weather gets warmer. Mangoes, melons, cherries, peaches, nectarines and berries are all great sources of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre. Enjoy 2 serves of fruit each day to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Leafy Greens
Leafy green vegetables include lettuce, spinach, cabbage, watercress, broccoli, silver beet and collard greens. They’re rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, antioxidants, folate and fibre. Eating leafy greens is a great way to add more volume and nutrients to your meals to keep your meals light while also ensuring you feeling fuller for longer.
Wholegrains
Wholegrains are a fantastic weight loss food and they retain all components of the grain including the bran, germ and endosperm. They include foods such as brown rice, rolled oats, popcorn, quinoa, whole barley and whole wheat. Wholegrains are a great source of energy, fibre, B group vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Have them as cereals in the morning, in wholegrain breads or wraps, or as grainy salads.
Nuts and seeds
Nuts and seeds are a great snack to have between meals as they contain protein and plenty of healthy fats to keep you feeling satisfied and full. Nuts or seeds are also a fantastic addition to salads as they add crunch and texture too.
Legumes
Chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans and lentils are all types of legumes and they are delicious and nutritious! They’re a great source of plant-based protein and are high in fibre. Add them to salads or have on toast for a filling fibre boost.
