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The first type of food that mimics weight loss drugs should come as no surprise: protein! According to Jennings, protein “boosts GLP-1, stabilizes insulin, and curbs hunger,” she writes. According to clinical trials, consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight (BW) but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass (FFM) in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets.

Best options: pasture-raised eggs, wild-caught fish, grass-fed beef, organic chicken, bone broth, and cottage cheese.

High Fiber Foods

Next on her list is high-fiber foods. “Keeps you full longer and prevents fat storage,” she says, going on to reveal what to eat.

Best options: chia seeds, flaxseeds, psyllium husk, lentils, beans, chickpeas, avocados, and berries.

Bitter Foods

A surprise category? Bitter foods. Why do these work? “Activates gut receptors to increase GLP-1,” she says.

Best options: arugula, dandelion tea, green tea, matcha, and dark chocolate (85% cacao or more).

Healthy Fats

To burn fat, you need to eat healthy fat, says Erica. “Keeps blood sugar steady and increases satiety,” she writes.

Best options: extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil, nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds), and wild-caught salmon or sardines.

Fermented Foods

Fermented food is great for your gut and leads to fat loss. “Supports gut health and GLP-1 production,” she writes.

Best options: sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, and Greek yogurt with live cultures.

Chromium-Rich Foods

What is the last category of foods that work like Ozempic? Chromium-rich foods. “Helps insulin work properly to reduce cravings,” she writes.

Best options: broccoli, green beans, eggs, grass-fed beef, turkey, and Brazil nuts. And if you enjoyed this article, don't missthese 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat.

I Swapped Diet Soda For Water

“When I first started my weight loss journey, one of the very first things I did was stop drinking sodas. Picture this – I was drinking three big bottles (2 liters each) of Diet, Caffeine Free soda.

I knew from reading many studies that diet soda was supposed to be just as bad (if not worse) than regular soda. So I quit drinking it and started drinking water instead. That was 16 years (and 175 pounds ago – I was 320 pounds at the time). If you go back to 1990, I was even larger (367 pounds). I haven’t had a soda since. It took a while to get used to the change, but now I don’t miss them at all,” he says.

I Swapped White Rice For Brown Rice and Other Grains

“Brown rice, which contains more nutrients and fiber, is a healthier choice for most people. Even better than brown rice are other grains, such as farro and barley. Barley has a glycemic index of only 28, which is one of the lowest among all grains. Farro has a glycemic index of only 45. Contrast this with a glycemic index of 73. The lower the glycemic index, the less your likelihood of Type II diabetes,” he reveals.

I Swapped Regular Milk For Almond Milk or Soy Milk

“Midway through my weight loss journey, I concluded, after reading many studies, that I needed to eliminate dairy from my diet. Be aware that while almond milk tastes great, it doesn’t have nearly the same amount of protein as either whole milk or soy milk. That’s why I prefer soy milk. It has slightly more protein than regular milk and roughly 7 times the protein of almond milk. Make sure you buy the unsweetened varieties of almond milk and soy milk. Any time you buy a flavored non-dairy milk, it will have lots of added sugar, and that’s not good (in my opinion),” he maintains.

I Swapped Ice Cream For Nice Cream

“You may ask, what’s Nice Cream? All you need to do is take a bunch of ripe bananas and put them in the freezer for about an hour. Don’t let them get frozen solid. Then take them out and throw them in the blender or food processor. Viola. You have banana-flavored ice cream that tastes delicious. While it still tastes sweet, all the sugars in nice cream are natural, as opposed to the refined sugars typically found in ice cream,” he says.

I Swapped Unsalted Raw Nuts For Roasted/Salted Ones

“I’ll be the first to admit that roasted/salted nuts are delicious. No doubt about it. But did you know that most roasted nuts are roasted in some type of oil, such as peanut oil? That adds unnecessary fat to the mix. Plus, it’s even worse if they add salt to the mix. You might say raw, unsalted nuts don’t taste as good. Well, here’s a little trick. Lay them out on a baking pan and roast in the oven at 350 degrees until they start to turn brown (or use an air fryer if you have one). Then take them out and let them cool for about an hour. Roasting brings out the natural oils in the nuts, and they’re fantastic. But don’t eat too many, as they can be addictive,” he says. And if you enjoyed this article, don't missthese 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat.