Are you one of those people who struggles to lose weight because you love food? Despite your best intentions, do you find your self control goes out the window when there is dessert around? 

Have you tried following meal plans but binge because you’re tired of depriving yourself?  

If the answer is yes, you’re not alone.  

Despite the best effort, our brains are wired to give into immediate gratification over long-term health gains. But, life is all about balance. While there are foods that can pack on pounds, there is also foods that can help you lose weight. 

Yep, you read that right.

These foods tend to be nutrient dense which means low in calories but filling. This means you feel full for longer periods of time on low calorie foods which in turn helps you lose weight. Yaasss!

So what are these foods you ask? We got you! Check out our list below!

1. Whole Grains 

Oatmeal and brown rice keep your body's insulin levels low while shrinking fat cells.

2. Oranges/Orange Juice 

The Vitamin C properties can help you zap up to 30 percent more fat during exercise. Just saying. 

3.Avocado

Just half of an avocado contains 10 grams of healthy mono-saturated fats, which stop the blood sugar spikes that tells your body to store fat around your midsection. 

4.Banana 

Just one packs 422 milligrams of potassium, a mineral that can help limit the amount of belly swelling sodium in your body.

5.Greek Yogurt 

This tasty treat  encourages good bacteria in your stomach, pushing out the bad bacteria that can cause bloating. Yogurt helps stabilize insulin, a hormone that tells your body to store calories as fat when levels get too high.

We want to see you live out your best life. While you may not be able to resist that slice of cheesecake, make sure you balance it out with one of the items above.

Remember, it’s all about balance.