10 foods that will help you lose weight

Trying to lose weight? Instead of thinking about what you shouldn't eat, focus on the delicious foods that will help keep you satisfied. Here are 10 top picks for foods that can help you lose weight.

By Kat Tancock and Helen Racanelli

1. Cucumbers

Although cucumbers offer only modest nutritional benefits (a bit of vitamin C, A, and some fibre), this delicately flavoured member of the gourd family goes a long way in bulking up a salad, and making you feel nice and full for few calories. Or if you're in the mood for a crunchy snack, slice them up with the skin on, instead of reaching for potato chips or crackers.

Recipes to try:
Marinated Cucumber Salad
Chunky Cucumber Slices with Tarragon

Page 1 - Cucumbers
Page 2 - Grapefruit
Page 3 - Lentils
Page 4 - Oats
Page 5 - Foods with shells
Page 6 - Apples
Page 7 - Eggs
Page 8 - Almonds
Page 9 - Dark chocolate
Page 10 - Vegetable soups

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