We all desire a perfectly toned body and some wonderful abs to show off. Well a saying goes ‘ Abs are made in the kitchen,’ and how true is it. Of course you need to hit the treadmill and go for your power yoga sessions, but unless and until you control your diet, you will have a muffin top. Getting in shape is now easier than ever as listed below are some of the best superfoods to shed off those extra kilos. So go to your kitchen and snack on some healthy foods while reading this article.

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The Top Nine Superfoods for Weight Loss are:

1) Soup

Always start your meal with a cup of hot soup and you will end up eating lesser than usual. It does not matter whether the soup is pureed or chunky as long as it is broth based. You should ensure that the soup is 100 to 150 calories each serving. So it is very vital to skip dollops of your favorite butter or cream.

2) Pureed vegetables

You are absolutely going to love what these vegies. Now you can include some extra vegetables in your diet, enjoy all your yummy ‘cheat’ foods and cut back on the calories at the same time. Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? Now you can enjoy your mac and cheese by adding some zucchini and cauliflowers to it and lo! You are eating your favorite food as well as cutting back on the calorie.

3) Eggs and sausages

Eating a protein rich breakfast is the best way to stop yourself from munching on snacks all day long. The effect of this high protein breakfast actually lasts till the evening and so you don’t feel the urge to snack on pizzas and fries.

4) Dark chocolate

For all the chocolate lovers, dark chocolate is your best friend as you can enjoy the yummy chocolate as well as drop a few kilos. Choose one or two squares of dark chocolate instead of the milky ones and eat it as a mid meal snack.

5) Beans

Beans are loaded with protein and also contain great quantity of fiber. Beans are very slow to digest and so you feel full for a longer time and eat less of snacks.

6) Apples

Skip the applesauce and apple juice and go for a crunchy apple. Eating a whole fruit is the best way as it keeps you full unlike the juices and sauces.

7) Yogurt

Whether you prefer traditional or Greek, a yogurt is very good for your waistline. Yogurt is one of the best foods to lose weight and so you should make it a part of your daily diet.

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8) Nuts

For a wonderful snack on the run, you can take a small handful of walnuts, peanuts or almonds. Munching on nuts is one good way to eat less during meal time.

9) Grapefruit

Grapefruits are perfect for losing weight especially if you are at a risk for getting diabetes. Include it on your diet and drop a few kilos.