5 Fruits to Help You Lose Weight and the Best Time to Eat Them
Many people avoid eating fruit while losing weight due to the sweetness of the fruits. A nutritionist suggests that as long as you choose the right type of fruit, nutrients in fruit can increase metabolism, burn fat, and reduce cardiovascular diseases. Africa Studio/Shutterstock
Many people avoid eating fruit while trying to lose weight, but if you choose the right fruit, you will get nutrients that maintain a healthy metabolism, burn fat, and reduce cardiovascular disease, according to Cheng Hanyu, a Taiwanese nutritionist.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s FoodData Central, there are only 20.5 calories in 100 grams of Roma tomatoes. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, lycopene, and flavonoids. The antioxidants in tomatoes reduce the risk of inflammation-related diseases, such as obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Ellen Wan has worked for the Japanese edition of The Epoch Times since 2007.
