Diet Tips to Fight Against Obesity

Updated on 18 Apr 2012,
Published on 17 Apr 2012

Obesity is a sensitive weight issue engulfing the whole human race mercilessly. Developed nations like United States, Australia and Canada top the list in rearing overweight people. The real culprit is sedentary, unhealthy lifestyle including wrong diet or junk foods, media influence, incomplete education, wrong parenting, sitting jobs and in some cases, heredity. But these factors should not be taken as excuses; rather as challenges. If you decide that you have to control obesity, no matter what; then this is the right time to do that! Time waits for none; and you are not an exception!

So, here are some natural healthier dietary recommendations for everyone to follow, leaving all your inhibitions far behind!!

Diet Tips to Fight Against Obesity

Natural spices and herbs

Ginger (increases body’s heat), ginseng (speeds up metabolism and mainly Panax ginseng is used), cayenne pepper (its capsaicin compound treats obesity), cinnamon (lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels), black pepper (enhances digestion), dandelion (cleanses the body), mustard (increases your metabolic rate upto 25 percent), turmeric or haldi (breaks down fats), cardamom (low in saturated fats) and cumin seeds (boost immunity).

Vegetables

Broccoli (contains zero fats), Brussel sprouts and cabbage (low in fat & calories), spinach (prevents water retention), collard greens (rich in proteins, amino acids, niacin, potassium, thiamin, vitamin A, C, E, K and B6, riboflavin, folate, calcium, manganese), onion (rich in chromium, low in calories), leeks or gandana (low in calories), beans (low in fat), carrots (rich in vitamin A, C, K and minerals), mushrooms (exceptionally low in calories, fats, carbohydrates, zero cholesterol level), garlic (contains allicin compound that reduces unhealthy fats & cholesterol), tomatoes (reverse the process of leptin resistance, a key to lower the stubborn fats), cucumbers (low in calories) and potato (nutrient-dense food with moderate calories).

Fruits

oranges Citrus fruits (rich in vitamin C & provide easy energy) like oranges, kiwi, grape fruit, fresh lime, plums, cherries and raspberries; Apricots and cherries (low-calorie fruits); Bananas (stabilize the level of energy and cholesterol); Berries (boosts metabolism and burn fats) like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries and blackberries; Apples (contain malic acid that breaks fatty deposits); Figs (low in calories); Grapefruit (dissolve fats and cholesterol); Kiwi (contains low calories); Pineapple (rich in Bromolina, an anti-inflammatory agent that helps in losing weight); Pomegranates (rich in antioxidant and polyphenols content that increase metabolism); Watermelon (no fat, few calories), Grapes (detoxify & cleanse the body system); Papayas (rich in vitamin C, lots of fibers, beta-carotene and calcium); Prunes (a fine laxative effect); and Cantaloupe (less calories).

Curry leaves- Take 10-12 full grown curry leaves every morning on an empty stomach, for 3-4 months, for combating against obesity.

Whole grains- Whole grains reduce the desire to eat more and more. They are low in saturated fats and high in proteins & fibers. So they prove beneficial for controlling an overweight issue. Sources are oatmeals, brown rice and whole-grain cereals.

Black Tea is also said to help a lot in losing healthy weight.

Mint (Pudina) - Make mint chutney by mixing green mint leaves with natural spices or just drink mint tea. It helps in controlling the pangs of hunger, making you eat less.

So, these were the simple and healthy diet tips for you to follow in your fight against obesity. But this is not all, folks! There is a lot more that can be added to the above discussed dietary recommendations. So, for greater benefits, we have one more article coming for you, very shortly - What Diet to follow to Control Obesity?