Original Article 20 Super Foods for Weight Loss From Self Magazine by Camille Noe Pagán

6. Goji berries

These tart berries have an edge over all the fruits. Goji Berries can curb you appetite. These chewy berries hold 18 amino acids and a surprising source of protein. Goji Berries also have more beta-carotene than carrots. It has only 35 calories per tablespoon.

Eat more: Mix ¼ cup of the diced berries with ¼ cup raisins and ¼ walnuts for trail mix. You can try this dessert, pour ¼ cup of boiling water into a bowl with two tbsp dried berries; let sit for 10 minutes. Drain, then spoon over ½ cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt.

7. Wild salmon

The fat from wild salmon is good for our body. Salmon is full of Omega 3 fatty acids, which improves insulin sensitivity. This fish can also help build muscle and decrease belly fat. As we all know, the more muscles you have, the more calories your body burns.

How can you eat more: Keep it simple: season salmon with salt & pepper, then cook it in a hot pan with two tsp of oil for 1-3 minutes on each side. You can add a dash of lemon for taste.

8. Apples

There biblical temptations are high in fiber (4-5 grams in each apple). The antioxidants in apples may help prevent metabolic syndrome, a condition marked by excess belly fat or an “apple shape.” The doctor was right, an apple a day does keep the doctor away!

Eat more: Apple is a great on-the-go snack. Pie-like treat, chop up one medium apple and sprinkle with ½ tsp all spice and cinnamon. Put the apple in the microwave for 1 ½ minutes.

9. Buckwheat pasta

Swap your regular pasta for these noodles. Buckwheat pasta is high in fiber and it also has some protein unlike most carbs. Those two nutrients make it hard to pig out buckwheat pasta than regular pasta.

How can you eat more: Cook this like rice: simmer it, covered, over low heat. For a meal, buckwheat pasta with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and onions

10. Blueberries

All berries are good for you, but blueberries are the best. They’ve the highest antioxidant level of all fruit. They have 3.6 grams of fiber per cup.

How can you eat more: Instead adding to your cereal, fill your bowl with blueberries, then sprinkle cereal on top and add milk or yogurt. Also make a yogurt parfait. Add any type of berries (I prefer blackberries), granola, fat free yogurt, and some blue berries!