Many people avoid eating fruit while trying to lose weight due to the sweetness of the fruits. However, Cheng Hanyu, a Taiwanese nutritionist, suggests that as long as you choose the right type of fruit, the nutrients in them can help the body’s metabolism, burn fat, and reduce cardiovascular diseases.
Hanyu suggests five fruits that aid weight loss:
1. Tomatoes
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FoodData Central, the average amount of calories in 100g of Roma tomatoes is only 20.5. Low in calories, tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, lycopene, and flavonoids. The antioxidants in tomatoes reduce the risk of inflammation-related diseases, such as obesity and cardiovascular disease….