Nature's Diet Pills: Peanuts

Peanuts provide over 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients. They’re a good source of many vitamins and minerals and contain 25% protein. 

Roasted peanuts rival the antioxidant content of blackberries and strawberries, and are far richer in antioxidants than carrots or beets. Natural sources of fiber and with a very low glycaemic index, they have also the reputation to lower LDL cholesterol.

They are filling,  meaning hunger is tamed for much longer, and therefore fewer calories are consumed in the long-run.

But… there’s always a “but” with good food, isn’t it?
One serving of peanuts should be only a small handful or 2 tbsp of peanut butter. This means around 200 Kcal, quite a lot!

Take care also what brand you buy. Some add a lot of salt or, worse, peanut butter is “enriched” with sugar or even hydrogenated fats.

One funny fact: Peanuts are not nuts but legumes, like beans.

PS. A delicious healthy snack: peanuts or peanut butter with a bit of cheese ( cottage cheese or Swiss Cheese are fine). A fruit with it won't hurt.

Nature’s Diet Pills: Raspberries

Rasberries are included by many among the world’ s healthiest foods. They have a low-glycemic index (so they fill well) and contain among the highest proportion of dietary fiber (20% fiber per total weight).

A portion of raspberries, a bowl, will bring you half of the Vitamin C needed.  Raspberries contain a phytochemical, ellagic acid, believed to have anticancer properties.

New research rave about raspberries ketones, stating they’re able to block fat and carbs from being turned into extra pounds.

But don’t rush to buy ketone pills, which might be dangerrous to your health, better eat the fruit.

If you buy frozen berries, look at the label and make sure sugar and additives are not added.

All in all, berries are a great source of antioxidants and should be a part of your recommended daily 1- 3 fruit portions as often as possible. Try them with yogurt or kefir, best dessert ever. 

ps. You might like also this http://www.muscleandfitnesshers.com/recipes/oats-raspberry-and-almond-parfait