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Friday, 11 December 2015

1.     Avocados

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Avocados are rich in healthy fats. They also have a high content of monounsaturated oleic acid and water. This ‘good fat’ found in avocados increase metabolism and increase the production of testosterone, a hormone which aids in fat loss.

2.     Apples

 An apple a day not only keeps the doctor away, apply also helps supercharge your fat metabolism. It is full of soluble fiber called pectin which keeps you feeling full and your appetite in check. Pectin also has the ability to limit the fat absorbed by body cells. Therefore, an apple eaten before a meal is likely to limit the amount of fat absorbed into your body.
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Apples also contain polyphenols and fiber which cannot be digested. In the colon, they ferment and are the nutrients for good bacteria in the body. A balance in the microbial environment in the body boosts the feeling of fullness and reduces the risk of obesity.  

3.     Watermelon


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Watermelon helps reduce fluid retention, constipation, skin disorders and promotes weight loss. The fruit is also high in water content to make you feel full while it is naturally low in calories. Consuming water melon at least once per day lowers fat accumulation, increases absorption of healthy lipids and reduces the occurrence of muscle soreness.

4.  Pears

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 Pears are packed with high fiber content to prevent constipation and keep your appetite in check. By ensuring that your digestive system is functioning optimally, waste in your body can be cleared efficiently and promote overall better digestion.

 5.  Strawberries 

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Strawberries stimulate the production of leptin and adiponectin hormones. These two hormones function by increasing metabolism and burn fat efficiently, making for great fruits to aid in your weight loss program.
Strawberries also have anti-inflammatory enzymes that aid in the healing of tissue damage which may occur when you exercise extensively in your quest to lose weight. 

6.   Lemon 

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Lemons are high in vitamin C and citric acid. They are also rich in fiber which helps reduce constipation, indigestion and obesity.


7.    Coconut 

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oconut fruit contains oil that has a thermogenic effect, which means it has the ability to raise body temperature. This means metabolic rate and overall energy consumption which enables a person to lose weight more easily.
The fruit also has enzymes that increase the metabolism of the liver. The liver is then able to regulate sugar more efficiently, preventing increase in blood sugar levels which is associated with obesity.
Coconut is also full of medium chain fatty acids that cannot be stored in the body as fat. Eating coconut also makes one feel full easily to prevent over eating. 


  8.     Papayas

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 Papayas are loaded with an enzyme called papain which promotes digestion and prevent stomach ulcers. Papayas are also rich in vitamin A and C. Including papayas in your diet will result in efficient and quick digestion of food, therefore eliminating sugar storage in the body. 

9   Oranges 

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Oranges are full of Vitamin C which is a key ingredient in the production of collagen, a protein that keeps your skin looking fresh by preventing sagging and aging. Being a great source of water, vitamins and fiber, oranges ensure your skin always remain youthful while your body continually sheds off  excess weight. 

10     Blueberries 

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Blueberries have gotten attention as a superfood and efficient fat fighters. They are full of phytonutrients, are sweet and low in calorie. Consuming blueberries not only aid in weight loss, but also help to eliminate free radicals which cause cancer. Research done by Texas Women’s University show that blueberries fight fat cells and can result in weight loss.

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