15 Best Superfood To Help You Slim

**shaan** · 25-05-2008, 04:28 AM

15 best superfoods to help you slim

Blueberries
Add a touch of colours to your diet with a handful of blueberries every day. Out of 40 fruits and vegetables tested, they contained the highest level of antioxidants, which prevent damage and disease to your body. Research has also found that blueberries can help ward off wrinkles andcan even slow down mental ageing! Simply sprinkle them on your cereal or have them as part of your lunch, and you may soon be sporting a slimmer figure like Natalie Cassidy, who is a big fan of the fruit.
Raspberries
The delicious berries are high in fibre, iron, patassium, and vitamins A and C. Rasberries also contain natural compounds which help fight against heart disease and apparently help to reduce the risk of cancer.
Tomatoes
Known as miracle fruit, tomatoes contain virtually no fat! They are very low in calories, with just ten to 15 in a medium-sized fruit, which means they are perfect for dieters. Tomatoes are packed full of vitmains A, C and E and can also help reduce the risk of cancer. No wonder Suzzane Shaw is such a fan!
Oranges
Oranges are one of the best superfoods to enjoy in the summer. Not only do they help protect against cancer, heart disease, infections and inflammations, they are also reported to help lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and conrtain plenty of vitamin C to stave off colds. Plus a medium orange has just 56 calories and only a trace of fat.
Broccoli
Your mom was right; you really should eat your greens! Research shows that broccoli, which Cameron Diaz tucks into, may help prevent both breast and prostrate cancer due to its high levels of antioxidants and natural dextoxifiers. It can also help reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Plus the veg contains more vitamin C than an orange and is full of iron and vitamins.
Leeks
Perfect weight watchers, leeks are very low in calories and packed with minerals such as iron and manganese, which activates enzymes to aid digestion, and vitamins B6 and C. The veg also helps the body to stablilise blood sugar so you are less prone to snacking. Plus, eating lots of them has been shown to reduce bad cholesterol.
Dark chocolate
Yes, really! Chocolate is a good source of iron, magnesium and phosphorous, with dark varieties containing more cocoa than milk chocolate. The lower the cocoa content of a bar, the more calories and saturated fat it will contain, so opt for dark chocolate, which contain just 193 calories and 14.4g fat per 35g bar. Dark chocolate, which Kelly Brook loves, can help fight cancer as cooca has nealry twice as many antioxidants.
Strawberries
The perfect summer treat, strawberries are a eater base dfruit and therefore low in calories just 27 for large portion. They are packed with lots of vitamin D, too, which could be why Rachel Stevens loves them. Research shows that people who eat lots of fruit tend to be better at maintainign a healthy weight. Juts don�t pile on loads of cream!
Betroot
Beetroot is a power ful antioixdant and helps to protect the skin from damage. Virtually fat free and low in calories, beetroot--which Geri Halliwell eats keeps bood sugar levels stable and is perfect for anyone keeping an eye on weight.
Brazil Nuts
All nuts are full of essential vitamins, minerals and fibre, making them the perfect snacks for slimmers. Studies suggest that eating a small handful of nuts helps satisfy food cravings. Tucking into them four times a week can even help reduce heart disease. Brazil nuts may help protect against depression, cancer and Alzheimer�s disease too.
Bananas
Bananas get bad press as the most fattening fruit, but although they contain more calories than other fruit, they are excellent for refeulling before, during or after exercise. And they�re packed with potassium, which helps lower blood pressure, and contain plenty of vitamin B6 for healthier looking skin and hair. Elizabeth Hurley is a fan.
Cabbage
Cabbage is packed with antioxidants and is a natural detoxifier, so the veg helps cleanse your system naturally. Adding cabbage to a healthy diet, like Kelly Rowland does, can really aid weight loss because it is high in fibre and helps you feel full for longer.

Peas
Give peas a chance! The little green pulses are a good source of vitamins A and C, and iron, with an 85g serving providing just 50 calories! A pulses, they are rich in protein, carbohydrates and fibre, and low in fat. Jordan can�t get enough of them.
Apples
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Maybe! like many superfoods, apples help fight against heart disease. They also contain pectin, which helps to lower cholesterol and aid detoxing. This must be why Janet Jackson regularly snacks on them.
Onions
According to experts, having two to three onions per week can have a signifciantly positive impact on health. They�re packed with an antioxidant which helps fight everything from the common cold to colon, prostrate and breast cancer. They also contain very high levels of chormium, which helps maintain a positive hormone balance anbd helps to combat PMT!