If you think eating less food equates to weight loss, you could be wrong.

Instead of cutting down on what you eat, you should actually be piling your plate with fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds which have fat burning properties.

Stocking up on these nutrient rich foods when trying to shed the pounds will eliminate hunger and speed your body's fat-burning power.

Below is the top 30 foods you should eat when trying to shift the pounds

1. Peanut Butter
Peanuts help to stabilise blood sugar levels and have a low glycaemic index. This means they are digested more slowly and release sugar gradually into the bloodstream, providing long-lasting energy and a reduction in sugar cravings.

2. Apples
Apples contain a chemical called pectin. This chemical is also found in most berries, and fresh fruit. The pectin is in the cell walls of most fruits, especially apples. Pectin limits the amount of fat your cells can absorb.

3. Red wine
Although rich in calories the odd glass of wine now and again can benefit weight loss. It seems that grape seeds contain substances that have an inhibiting effect on weight gain.

4. Flax seeds
The warm, earthy and subtly nutty flavour of flax seeds combined with an abundance of omega 3 fatty acids makes them an increasingly popular addition to a healthy diet.

Flaxseeds contain an excellent combination of the healthy fats needed for fat metabolism but are also a fabulous source of metabolism boosting high quality protein and fibre.

Sharon Morey said: 'Flaxseeds are very low in carbohydrates and contain a high amount of B vitamins, fibre and omega 3 fatty-acids. This helps you to feel fuller for longer.'

5. Green Tea
Studies show that green tea extract can boost metabolism and may aid weight loss. It also releases energy from glucose in the food we eat, which in turn helps to burn fat.

6. Grapefruit
It's thought that the unique chemical properties of this fat-fighting, vitamin C-packed citrus fruit help reduce insulin levels, which prevents fat storage and promotes weight loss.

7. Broccoli
Study after study links calcium and weight loss. Broccoli is not only high in calcium but it's also loaded with vitamin C which boosts calcium absorption.

8. Soybeans
Soybeans contain lecithin, which will stop your cells from accumulating fat. Like a shield, this substance prevents fat from forming on your cells. It will also break down fatty deposits in your body.

9. Quinoa
A great source of complete protein. Countless studies have shown that protein can help boost metabolism, lose fat and build lean muscle tissue so you burn more calories.

10. Oats
These are a good source of the cholesterol-fighting, fat-soluble fibre that boosts metabolism and keeps you feeling fuller for longer.

11. Barley
A good source of soluble fibre which research has shown is important for weight loss.

12. Garlic
Garlic contains a substance called allicin which research has shown has a significant protective quality to cells which help to reduce fatty deposits. When taken, it brings down the levels of fat.

13. Soup
Eat less and burn fat faster by having a bowl of soup as an appetiser or a snack. According to a Penn State University study, soup is a super appetite suppressant because it's made up of a hunger-satisfying combination of liquids and solids.

In the study, women chose one of three 270-calorie snacks before lunch. Women who had chicken and rice soup as a snack consumed an average of 100 fewer calories than those in the study who opted for a chicken and rice casserole or the casserole and a glass of water.

14. Pears
Overweight women who ate the equivalent of three small pears a day lost more weight on a low-calorie diet than women who didn't add fruit to their diet, according to researchers from the State University of Rio de Janeiro. The fruit eaters also ate fewer calories overall.

So, next time you need to satisfy a sugar craving, reach for this low-calorie, high-fibre snack. You'll feel full longer and eat less.

15. Blueberries
A fantastic source of vitamin C. Studies have shown that vitamin C intake is absolutely crucial for weight management.

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Sandydayz:
U mean for naija?

You can get most of them in Naija! Apples, Grapefruit, red wine, oats, garlic, soy beans, barley, blueberries, pears, soup...

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