Google "best foods for weight loss" and you'll get 48 million different opinions. But here at Eat This, Not That!, we know that it's not about what you find online—it's about what actually makes it on your plate.
And here, we've collected the essential list.
We call these best foods to lose weight "superfoods" because, like Clark Kent, they look unassuming but hide impressively powerful health benefits. That's right, the secret to lose weight by eating has been in front of you this whole time: simply shop at your local grocery store, grab the below and make sure they make the meal plan week after week.
Meet the best weight loss foods ever.
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Leafy Greens
We don't expect you to suddenly convert to the Kale Cult. It's bitter, tough to eat raw and just so disgustingly pleased with itself. Good news: We found 10 greens healthier than kale so you can pick something that suits your needs. Love smoothies? Go with spinach. Want something no-nonsense? Even plain 'ol leafy lettuce stacks up as more nutritionally-dense than the current king of greens. And remember: Sometimes, the healthiest plants aren't even the ones you eat.
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Healthy Fats
Repeat after us: fat is not the enemy. No, that's not your carte blanche to dive into the bacon. There are plenty of healthy fats—delicious ones—that make our list of foods that will help you lose weight. You don't have to eat straight avocados to get the benefits, either. Grab an egg and cheese combo to go from our list of healthy fast food breakfast options. Better yet, wrap up your workout with an indulgent glass of your childhood favorite. It's part of our no-fail chocolate milk diet. Ready to ditch the low-fat fanaticism? Welcome to the tastier side of weight loss.
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Oatmeal
We're going to go out on a limb here and wager a guess that the luck of the Irish has nothing to do with actual luck. Like most things in life, it has to do with being prepared—and Ireland has a longstanding tradition of starting their days with the breakfast most likely to get you through the day at the top of your game. Waking up to a big bowl of oats, in addition to giving you all-morning focus, tops our list of the 10 daily habits that blast belly fat.
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Red Fruits
If you want to lose weight, see red. Red fruits are richest in flavonoids called anthocyanins—compounds that give them their color—which boast special "zero belly" properties. Which means, if you're picking Gala over Golden Delicious, you're choosing the best fruit for weight loss. But before you swap your green juice for red, check our list of the 10 best tips on how to lose weight.
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Lean Protein
Americans have a duel obsession with snacking and eating more protein. So when a study study revealed that spacing your protein evenly throughout the day actually helps you build more muscle—without a workout—we knew we had to round up good snacks packed with the stuff. Though we're still very pro lean chicken and fish dishes, there's no denying that grab-and-go protein suits our modern lifestyles much better.
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Bonus: Water
Drinking water is sort of like the flossing of the dieting world: You don't really think about it until someone reminds you, but it's integral to your health—and weight loss plan. Just keeping a full water bottle at your desk to sip on throughout the day is enough to keep your metabolism humming; in fact, it's one of our favorite easy ways to lose weight. Feeling like an overachiever? Add some sliced lemons and oranges to your water for a cleansing boost straight out of our exclusive one day detox. A compound in the peel helps flush toxins from the body and give your sluggish bowels a kick.
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