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Posted on Oct 3rd 2008 6:00AM by Rigel CelesteFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
Looking for something new and unexpected to make your diet more interesting and help you lose weight? Check out these 5 foods.
Millet
An under-appreciated member of the whole grain family, millet is high in protein, fiber, and B vitamins, and it's easy to digest.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate has been getting a lot of attention lately in the form of juice, but eating the fruit fresh could be an even better approach. Although both the juice and fresh fruit versions of pomegranate have high levels of cancer-fighting antioxidants only eating the fruit itself will give you the benefits of lower calories and higher fiber.
Asparagus
All green veggies are good for you but asparagus is a particularly healthy member of that family. Full of vitamins A, C, and K, plus folate and fiber, asparagus also promotes a healthier digestive tract by encouraging the growth of good bacteria.
Pine Nuts
The Chinese have been using pine nuts since ancient times to improve gastrointestinal health and act as appetite suppressants -- they're worth working into your diet more often than just sprinkling on the occasional salad!
Green Tea
Probably the least surprising item on the list, we just can't seem to go wrong with green tea! Full of antioxidant goodness, green tea is a great choice in the morning -- it's hot and steamy and has just enough caffeine to give you the boost you're looking for without going over the top.
Millet
An under-appreciated member of the whole grain family, millet is high in protein, fiber, and B vitamins, and it's easy to digest.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate has been getting a lot of attention lately in the form of juice, but eating the fruit fresh could be an even better approach. Although both the juice and fresh fruit versions of pomegranate have high levels of cancer-fighting antioxidants only eating the fruit itself will give you the benefits of lower calories and higher fiber.
Asparagus
All green veggies are good for you but asparagus is a particularly healthy member of that family. Full of vitamins A, C, and K, plus folate and fiber, asparagus also promotes a healthier digestive tract by encouraging the growth of good bacteria.
Pine Nuts
The Chinese have been using pine nuts since ancient times to improve gastrointestinal health and act as appetite suppressants -- they're worth working into your diet more often than just sprinkling on the occasional salad!
Green Tea
Probably the least surprising item on the list, we just can't seem to go wrong with green tea! Full of antioxidant goodness, green tea is a great choice in the morning -- it's hot and steamy and has just enough caffeine to give you the boost you're looking for without going over the top.
Via Lifehacker
