The 12 Best Foods That Speed Up Weight Loss

The inside of your body doesn’t need a ton of maintenance for weight loss. In fact, a simple, healthy diet—one that’s high in fiber and low in sugar, preservatives, and unhealthy fats—is all that’s needed to keep your body feeling healthy and slim. This is why we rounded up a few of the best foods to eat that can help speed up your weight loss efforts. Here are the foods to stock up on, and for more healthy eating tips, be sure to check out our list of the 100 Unhealthiest Foods on the Planet.

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4. Beets

These ruby-red roots contain a type of antioxidant called betalains that help repair and regenerate cells in the liver, your body’s primary detox organ.



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5. Citrus Peel

The skins of lemons, limes, and other citrus fruit contain an antioxidant d-limonene, which has been shown to help stimulate liver enzymes, according to the World Health Organization. Here are 15 Ways to Lose Weight with Lemons.



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6. Collard Greens

There might be a reason why collard greens are often served alongside fried chicken. Nutrients in the greens bind to bile acids in the body, helping to block the buildup of cholesterol in the bloodstream, according to a study in Nutrition Research.



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7. Dijon Mustard

For a mere 5 calories, a teaspoon of mustard can boost metabolism by up to 25% for several hours, according to English researchers. Just make sure you’re eating pure mustard, not the sweetened, honey mustard stuff! Here are The Best & Worst Store-Bought Mustards—Ranked.



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8. Grapefruit

In one Japanese study, researchers found that grapefruit can enhance the action of calorie-burning brown fat cells, enhancing the breakdown of fat while reducing appetite. And a second study in the journal Metabolism found that eating half a grapefruit a day can whittle your middle by up to an inch in just six weeks. Here are 20 Grapefruit Recipes For Weight Loss.



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9. Kiwi

One of the few foods that combine fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, kiwi will help bolster your digestive system while reducing inflammation and improving heart health.



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11. Turmeric

The compound curcumin, found in the bright-orange Indian spice turmeric, has been shown to reduce bile duct blockage and scarring in the liver by interfering with chemical reactions involved in the inflammatory process, according to a study in the journal Gut.



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