Not all foods or nutrients are created equal. Various nutrients go through different metabolic pathways in your body. They can have a big effect on your hunger, hormones and the number of calories you burn. Nutritionist Avni Kaul says that reducing weight or becoming slim depends on a variety of things like changes in your lifestyle along with dietary intakes.
Also, your putting on weight has several factors too. Like quality of sleep and stress level. Here, Delhi’s top nutritionist and dietitian Avni Kaul speak about 4 super nutrients that will make you slim.
Monosaturated Fats
Monounsaturated fats are healthy fats. Diets rich in monounsaturated fats can help with weight loss. Olive oil, avocado, peanut butter, and nuts.
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is one of the two omega-3 fats found in oily fish. DHA can prevent the growth of young fat cells and causes them to die. Tuna, sardines, flaxseeds, and eggs are excellent sources of DHA.
Protein
Protein from lean sources like poultry, dairy, fish or soy are potent sources for reducing weight. The amino acids that makeup protein make your body to release the fat-burning and energy-stabilizing hormone glucagon. The mechanism of digesting protein also stimulates your body to release the satiety hormone CCK. This added with the fact that it takes your body more energy to digest and breakdown protein as compared to carbohydrates or fat makes it a must-have at every meal throughout the day. Beans, White flesh fish like cod and tilapia, low-fat cottage cheese and egg whites.
Fiber
Fiber is often regarded as a great nutrient for weight loss because of it slows down digestion, allowing for uninterrupted energy and stable blood sugar. Eating fiber will make you feel full. Thus, you will not be forced to feel hungry. Some of the fiber-rich foods are beets, carrots, granola, and barley.
Please Note: You should always consult your doctor or a qualified dietitian before opting for any diet mentioned here. Also, ensure that you take the nutrients in moderation.
Avni Kaul is Founder of Nutriactivania with Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition from University of Delhi and is also a Certified Diabetes Educator from Project Hope and International Diabetes Federation. She is a Leicester Mammas Ambassador trained in Lactation Counselling with NHS United Kingdom. Mammas support pregnant and new mothers and their families. Specializations of Avni Kaul Include Infant and Young Child Feeding Practises, Pre and Post natal diets, Fat loss, Muscle Gain and Holistic Health and Nutrition