8 Combination of foods that will help you lose weight and 6 to avoid.

Combining foods not only makes the dish more palatable, but it can help you lose weight in a healthy way. Several studies showed that a mix of foods improves digestion, provides more energy and helps with weight loss.

8. Coffee + cinnamon

Cinnamon contains powerful antioxidants that reduce fat in the stomach while coffee suppresses appetite. So if you want to lose a few pounds, it is best to start your day with a cup of tasty coffee with cinnamon. Now you should pay attention to the combinations that should be avoided.

• Proteins and carbohydrates for example, in hamburgers.
• Two different types of protein such as bacon and eggs.
• Protein and starch: chicken and pasta.
• Starch and sugar: potato and ketchup,
• Sugar and fat, ice cream and pastries.
• Fruits with other types of foods for example: strawberries with ice cream.

7. Potatoes + pepper

According to one study, potatoes will make you feel fuller than the whole grain. In addition, it is rich in magnesium. If you want to lose weight eat it boiled or roasted without the addition of oil and fat. Just season it with pepper because it prevents the formation of new fat cells.

6. Chicken + cayenne pepper

Chicken is high in protein and it will keep you satiated longer. Therefore you will ingest fewer calories in meals that follow. Cayenne pepper accelerates fat burning and suppresses appetite.

5. Melon + red grapes

Melon is a natural diuretic, which prevents fluid retention, and grapes contain an antioxidant which prevents the accumulation of fats. It’s an ideal combination that prevents bloating.

4. Corn + legumes

According to one study, a diet including legumes once a week is more effective for weight loss than the one that includes the same number of calories, but without legumes. And adding corn that contains starch enhances the effect of weight loss because it prevents the body to absorb most of the calories and sugar.

3. Spinach + avocado oil

These two super foods are your new allies to reduce appetite. Avocado oil has a positive effect on cholesterol levels in the blood and contains vitamins B and E, and potassium. On the other side, spinach makes you feel full and has a very few calories.

2. Tuna + ginger

Ginger speeds up bowel movements and blocks enzymes that cause inflammation. Tuna contains Omega-3 fatty acids that prevent the accumulation of abdominal fat. The perfect combination if you decided to overthrow a few pounds.

1. Vegetables + hard-boiled egg

According to one study, eggs help the absorption of carotenoids (pigment that gives color to vegetables). Carotenoids not only help in the fight against weigh and cancer, but are good for eyesight and nourish the skin. So the next time you eat a salad always add a boiled or poached egg.

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