Foods That Make You Lose Weight Fast

It's common knowledge that you should eat vegetables, fruits and lean meats if you want to lose weight. But there are certain foods that have benefits beyond being low in calories and fat. Blueberries, for example, can help reduce fat absorption, and olive oil, when used in moderate portions, can cut your appetite.

Grapefruit

• WebMD.com reports that the phytochemicals found in grapefruit can help change calories into energy.

Red Hot Peppers

• MedicalNewsToday.com says that capsaicin, which is what makes red hot peppers spicy, may slow fat cell production.

Low-Fat Yogurt

• FitnessTipsForLife.com states that the calcium and protein in low-fat yogurt helps support weight loss.

Tofu

• According to WebMD.com, the protein in tofu is useful for suppressing hunger.

Pomegranate Seeds

• Self.com notes that pomegranate seeds can satisfy sweet cravings with few calories while providing fiber.

Broccoli

• FitnessTipsForLife.com notes that the vitamin C in broccoli improves calcium absorption, which promotes weight loss.