Healthy Food - 10 choices that can help you loose weight

GRAPEFRUIT- New research showing that grapefruits can influence fat loss. Grapefruit possesses properties that reduce insulin levels, which promotes weight loss. The smaller the insulin spike after a meal, the more efficiently the body processes food for use as energy and the less it's stored as fat in the body. Added Bonus - Grapefruit is a great source for Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

OATMEAL- High in fibre, low in fat and excellent on the fullness factor;oatmeal has been a time tested weight loss aid. Recent studies have shown oatmeal can significantly lower cholesterol levels. If you get bored eating instant oatmeal in your diet, you could try some variations in it by perhaps sprinkling it with cinnamon and adding some fat free milk. Instead of cooking oatmeal as a hot cereal, you could also bake oat brain using a low fat muffin recipe. This brings some variety in your diet and makes you feel better eating instant oatmeal while trying to reduce weight.

PAPAYA- It feels like it was a great tasting colon cleanser and healthiness. Some may not feel anything from it or have any 'bodily' changes but the health benefits of eating this vitamin packed fruit weighs the reasons.You never know, it might be just what you need to kick start or push yourself off that plateau you have been sitting on in your weight loss goals.

KIDNEY BEANS- Red kidney beans are extremely healthy. It contains a wide variety of vitamins and minerals that are absolutely essential for the human body. They are also incrediblely useful when it comes to weight loss and weight control. It is low in calories, high in protein, rich in fiber, high in potassium and low in sodium.

YOGURT- Research has shown that calcium and protein derived from eating low fat dairy products may help burn fat and assist in weight loss. Adding two servings of low fat yogurt to your diet can increase the weight loss results by 22%. Yogurt eaters also tend to burn more fat from tummy than non yogurt eaters. Added bonus - In addition to being a good source of calcium; yogurt has live active bacterial cultures which aid in digestion, boost immunity and ward off yeast infections.

BANANAS- Dieters need to get the biggest bang for the buck by eating foods that are full of nutrients but not high in calories. As a nutrient-dense and fat-free food, bananas are a perfect choice for dieters. Bananas provide both energy and nutrition without fat, making them a great weight-loss food.

TOFU - Soy protein works to activate your muscles to work out to your skin and pulls the elasticity back in.Cut a piece of tofu about ½-inch thick. Add two spoonfuls of fat-free sour cream and a squirt of fat-free ranch dressing, and stir it all together. Spray some butter substitute on a baked potato and spoon in the tofu or Mix tofu with chunk light tuna, some chopped onion and celery, minced garlic, and sour cream. Add parsley flakes, oregano and basil for flavoring, then scoop it all into a cored tomato.

CINNAMON & HONEY- Mix 1/2 tsp cinnamon with 8oz of boiling water and let it cool for half an hour, then add the 1 tsp of honey. Stir well and drink 4 of the 8oz first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and the rest on an empty stomach before bed. It is also recommend pure raw unprocessed or uncooked honey. Again the heating process will kill the honey benefits.People who have tried this amazing weight loss drink say that they have lost about 3 kg (6-7 lbs) for 1 week.

PEARS AND APPLES - Both contain pectin fibre, which decreases blood-sugarlevels, helping you avoid between-meal snacking. Apples and pears tend to also satiate that sweet craving. There are two basic body shapes - "apples" and "pears" - each exhibiting a different distribution of body fat. Apple-shaped individuals carry most of their excess body fat around their middle (abdomen), while pear-shaped people carry most of their excess body fat on their hips, buttocks and thighs.

WHEATGERM-Wheat germ makes a nutritious and often undetectable addition to a myriad of dishes, including breads, pancakes, waffles, cookies, cereals, and milk shakes. It's a lower-fat alternative to granola that can be added to yogurt and cereals. When adding wheat germ to baked goods or quick breads, you can replace one half to one cup of the flour with it. Because wheat germ tends to absorb moisture, you may want to add one to two tablespoons of water for every one-quarter cup of wheat germ you add to a recipe. As you work on your weight-loss plan to cut back on fatty meat dishes, remember that wheat germ can provide you with those vitamins and minerals you may be missing, as well as give you fiber to satisfy your appetite.