• Surprising foods that help weight loss

Nuts

High-kilojoule nuts are an obvious food to avoid for people who are trying to lose weight BUT recent studies show that consuming nuts (unsalted!) can boost the metabolism by up to 11 per cent, causing the body to burn more energy - a definite bonus for people watching their weight.

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Surprising foods that help weight loss

These foods may seem sinful but they can actually help you lose weight.