Be Inspired Magazine 5 | Page 32

32 BE INSPRED, JANUARY 2014 SUPERFOODS TO RETAIN SKINNY BODY GRAPEFRUIT Grapefruits are not high in calorie but loaded with healthy carbohydrates that keep you full. Besides, grapefruit contains a compound that lowers the insulin that in turn causes weight loss. You can eat grapefruit in your regular breakfast. APPLES There is a saying- “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but what it does for you when we talk about weight loss? An apple contains significant amounts of antioxidant that may prevent metabolic syndrome, which happens because of excess belly fat. Apples can be a great on-the-go everyday low calorie snack for those who fight against overweight. KALE Kale is widely known as a green super food. It is rich in calcium, fiber and other nutrients that help you retain an optimum health and wellness. You can have Kale in many forms as you want. You can consume it as raw, juiced, blended, baked, or dehydrated. Make sure that you’re taking it regularly to get your dream skinny body.