
- Eating organic foods is key to optimal health.
- Now that the warmer weather is here, most of us wish to shed extra pounds for a slimmer summer body.
- The proper diet and exercise are the two most important factors for weight loss. You will reach your goals yet keep your energy.
- Fresh and organic foods are packed with ingredients like dietary fiber that help you feel full so you eat less.
- Let’s take a look at the best summer organic foods for weight loss.
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- Avocados:
- Healthy fats are starting to gain popularity from nutrition experts who are learning that they may actually help with weight loss efforts.
- According to a long-term study by scientists at Uppsala University in Sweden, polyunsaturated fats, like the ones found in avocados can lower overall body fat levels and can even help increase muscle mass.
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- Blueberries:
- These potent little super foods may help reduce belly fat.
- They are also a great source of dietary fiber and low in calories. A real win win.
- Organic blueberries are in season during the summer.
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- Cucumbers:
- They are a natural diuretic and have very high water content, making them great for flushing out toxins and keeping you hydrated during your weight loss efforts.
- Organic cucumbers are 96% water.
- They are also a good source of dietary fiber.
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- Figs:
- Figs are an excellent source of dietary fiber, providing 14.6g per cup, which is 58% of the recommended daily value. Fiber facilitates digestion and helps us feel full, so we will eat less.
- Make sure to get fresh figs while you can, because their season is short. However, dried figs are sold year around and have as many health benefits.
- Grapes:
- They are an ideal weight loss food, as they are low in calories and high in dietary fiber.
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- Limes:
- They are high in pectin fiber, which helps suppress food cravings.
- Fiber also helps the body eliminate waste products by cleansing and detoxifying it. By maintaining a more alkaline diet, you will lose weight faster.
- Organic limes help regulate the body’s pH.
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- AS ALWAYS: Check with your health practitioner before you change your diet. These organic foods are not meant to replace any treatment or drugs you are taking.
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- 1. “Overfeeding Polyunsaturated and Saturated Fat Causes Distinct Effects on Liver and Visceral Fat Accumulation in Humans.” Diabetes. American Diabetes Association, 18 Feb. 2014. Web. 05 July 2014.

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