Many of us struggle with our weight.

Oftentimes, foods marketed as superfoods are excellent sources of vitamins and minerals.

Evidence points to a dietary pattern more abundant innutrient-dense foodsand lower inultra-processed foodsas being conducive to ahealthier weight.

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Avocados (1/3 medium fruit)

Avocados are everywhere from salsas to toasts.

This healthy fat adds creaminess to anything it touches.

Use the blueberry’s natural sweetness in place of added syrups in these breakfast options to support weight control.

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Tricks to lower calorie intake without sacrificing flavor are the foundation of effective weight loss.

This may be beneficial for effective weight loss.

Chia seeds (2 tablespoons)

Trade out regular sweetened puddings for achia pudding.

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This increases fiber intake towards keeping you full and offsetting overeating.

Garlic (1 clove)

America’s favorite cooking companion.

Try it freshly minced rather than powdered or jarred.

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Oats (12 cup dry)

Enjoy as oatmeal or homemade granola.

Acai (1 cup)

Find acai as a puree in your store’s freezer section.

Broccoli adds bulk to a meal to appear like more food and possibly slow down our eating pace.

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Adequate protein intake increases feelings of fullness toward improved weight control.

Cocoa or cacao powder is one of the best superfoods for weight loss.

Cocoa powder is made from roasted cacao seeds.

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A little bit of this bitter seed goes a long way!

Turn to cocoa-dusted desserts rather than chocolate-smothered desserts to aid your weight loss journey.

Cauliflower (1 cup)

Cauliflower is more versatile than we once thought!

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Find it mashed, minced, pureed, or disguised as buffalo wings.

When used in place of traditional rice, cauliflower “rice” saves you about 135 calories per serving.

Add it to scrambled eggs or scrambled tofu.

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Consumption of whole vegetables like spinach is linked to alower incidenceof obesity.

Walnuts (1/4 cup)

One of the few plant-based sources of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Omega-3smay improve body compositionand help maintain weight loss.

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