Vitamin C Content

You will be more successful in weight loss with adequate Vitamin C content. This does not mean that this is a new weight loss wonder nutrient but consuming inadequate amounts can hinder weight loss. You can easily avail the benefits from natural food sources like tomato, strawberries, gooseberries, drumstick, guava, kiwifruit, orange, papaya, pineapple and sprouts. So keep an eye out for them when you head to the greengrocer’s the next time.

Watch your Sodium Levels

Sodium is a very important nutrient for nerve transmission, muscle functioning and for the absorption of certain vital nutrients. But even a small amount in excess could cause bloating. This is because, where sodium goes, water follows. When you eat a high sodium meal, the body responds by retaining water. Hence choose fresh natural foods over processed foods rich in salt and preservatives.

Refrain from Refined Foods

Strictly limit the intake of refined foods and processed carbohydrates, like white rice, white flour products like noodles, pastas and cookies, for the reason that when refined, their starchy nature gets emphasized resulting in excess fat stores. Eating a diet rich in refined foods can also result in malnutrition and weight gain, as these highly processed items are virtually devoid of vitamins and minerals. Besides being high in calories, refined food items also possess high glycaemic index, which increases the blood glucose levels and triglycerides.