"Bad" Foods That Are Actually Helpful for Losing Weight

Potatoes

Potatoes top the Satiety Index, which measures meal fillingness. However, boiling them keeps you fuller longer. 

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Pasta

Low-glycemic diet studies demonstrate modest pasta consumption is safe. Even spaghetti eaters lost weight. Al dente whole-wheat spaghetti lowers blood sugar.

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Nuts

They're high in fat and calories, but you can lose weight eating them. One serving of nuts two or more times a week reduces obesity and weight gain in women by 25%.

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Cheese

Cheese should be counted as calories. One study suggests adding calcium-rich low-fat dairy to low-calorie meals to lose weight and protect bone health.

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Coffee

Regular coffee consumption won't effect weight loss. Coffee caffeine may reduce hunger and boost calorie expenditure, claim experts. 

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Rice

Whole grains like brown rice help manage weight. Fiber contains vitamins B1 and B6, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, and manganese to fill you up. 

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Chocolate

Dark chocolate and little amounts are needed for chocolate noshing. Research shows antioxidants in dark chocolate boost insulin function and hunger control. 

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Popcorn

Yes to popcorn, but no salt or butter. Air-popped popcorn is a healthy whole grain with fiber. It curbs appetite rapidly, preventing overeating.

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Whole Milk

strange, yet specialists think so. Studies demonstrate that drinking whole milk occasionally doesn't cause weight gain and may even help you lose. 

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