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Super Slimming Foods 46-50 Spinach This  dark , leafy  green has  a long list of  benefits : it's a rich  source  of iron, folic acid,  vitamin  K, vitamin C,  lutein , and powerful  antioxidants  that can help fight  diseases  like  ovarian  and breast  cancer . Spinach is also  loaded  with magnesium,  which  can lower blood  sugar  and insulin  levels  (aiding  your  body in  weight  loss as a  result ), according to a 2013  study . Make  spinach  the base of a  nutrient-packed  salad, use it to top  pizza , mix into  pasta , or sauté on its own with  garlic  and olive  oil . Sweet potatoes Like  potatoes , sweet  potatoes  are a great  source  of slimming  resistant  starch, which  triggers  feelings of  satiety . But they also  boast  nutritional  benefits  all of their  own: just  one baked  sweet  potato contains  438%  of your daily  vitamin  A (versus 1% in a  white potato ), 37% of your daily  vitamin  C, as well as  calcium , potassi

Super Slimming Foods 41-45 Pumpkin Pumpkin  is packed with  filling  fiber (containing  more than  20% of the daily  recommended  amount per  serving ) as well as  potassium , vitamin B, and  beta-carotene . And it's low in  calories  but naturally sweet,  making  it the  perfect  ingredient for  guilt-free  baked  goods . As an  added  bonus,  pumpkin  is great for  your skin . It contains  carotenoids , a plant  pigment  that fights  wrinkles  and helps  protect  skin from signs of  aging . The zinc  found  in pumpkin  seeds  also has  anti-inflammatory  and antibacterial  properties , which could help  soothe  sensitive or acne- prone skin . Quinoa Quinoa  contains a  hearty  dose of the  minerals  iron and  magnesium , which help  give  your body  energy . And a one-cup  serving  of the grain  boasts  8 grams of  protein  and 5 grams  of fiber , increasing feelings of  fullness . It's also  gluten-free , making it a  safe choice  for peop

Super Slimming Foods 36-40 Pine nuts Compared  to other nut  varieties , pine nuts  tend  to be on the  pricier  side, but  adding  them to your  shopping  cart could be a good  investment  for your  health . Research  suggests  that the fatty  acids  in these  little  nuts could  increase  satiety  hormones , helping you  feel full . They're also  packed  with vitamin B1 and  manganese , a mineral that  helps  your body  metabolize  carbohydrates and  protein . Sprinkle  them on  salad , sauté with  Brussels  sprouts, or use them as an  unexpected  pizza  topping  (we love the  combination  of pine nuts with  Brie  cheese and  sage ). Pistachios Pistachios  may be  small , but these  green-hued  nuts contain as much  potassium  as a banana and are  packed  with  lutein , an antioxidant that  benefits  your eyes and  skin . They also  have  fewer  calories  than any other nut  variety . For  greater  slimming  potential , purchase them  unshelle

Super Slimming Foods 31-35 Oatmeal Oats  are another  terrific  source of metabolism- boosting  resistant  starch , with 4.6  grams  in a half-cup  serving . And they're  particularly  good for your  waistline  when cooked: in a recent  Nutrition  Journal  study,  participants  who ate 220  calories  of hot  oatmeal  for breakfast  reported  less hunger later in the day than those who ate cold oat cereal. Oranges Like  lemons , oranges are low in  calories  but contain  plenty  of fiber,  helping  you to feel full  throughout  the day and  consume  less  overall . In fact, in a list of the  most  filling foods  compiled  by Australian  researchers , oranges  ranked  the highest among  fruits . From  January  to April,  keep your  eyes peeled for  blood  oranges, a  darker-hued  winter  variety  of the citrus that  contains  a full day's worth of  vitamin  C as well as high  levels  of the  disease-fighting  antioxidant  anthocyanin .

Super Slimming Foods 26-30 Kimchi Kimchi  is a spicy  Korean  condiment that's  made  with fermented  cabbage  and is a great  source  of vitamins A, B, and C.  Because  it's fermented (like  sauerkraut ), kimchi  contains  tons of those good  probiotics  that aid the  body  in  digestion . A recent  study  in the  Proceedings  of the  National  Academy of  Science  found that  maintaining  healthy  bacteria  in your gut can  improve  gut lining,  which  in turn could help  reduce  fat mass and  inflammation . Look for  kimchi  in the  refrigerated  section at your  grocery  store and use it to  flavor  Korean-inspired  dishes  like  dumplings  or spicy beef  stew . Lean proteins If  you're trying  to lose  weight , skimping on  protein  could make it more  difficult  for you to reach your  goals . According to a 2012  study , eating too little  protein  could  cause  you to have too  much body  fat, while  another  2014 study  found  t