Eat to Lose: 5 Diet Friendly Foods

Chia Seeds 
 
Rich in omega-3s, fiber, minerals, antioxidants and protein, these little black seeds are easy to add to salads, yogurt, oatmeal and shakes, says Great Neck, NY nutritionist Keren Gilbert.

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Apricots
 
“Apricots are full of vitamin C and water-absorbing fiber to keep you full and fight off fat,” Gilbert says.

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Oatmeal
 
Unsweetened oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which Gilbert says attracts water and stays in the stomach for longer. “It reduces blood cholesterol by flushing out bad digestive acids.”

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Broccoli
 
Broccoli is chock-full of enzymes that aid in both digestion and metabolism.

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Almonds
 
“Raw almonds are high in selenium, magnesium and monounsaturated fats to boost metabolism,” says Gilbert.