If losing weight is your aim this summer, but it seems quite impossible because the body craves cold carbonated beverages and fried and calorie-dense food, here is a list of natural weight loss foods that can be supremely tasty, super fun to eat, keep your taste buds satisfied, yet help you stick to your weight loss goals in this hot summer.

Mango

Summer’s tasty and yummy fruit is high in fibre, magnesium, antioxidants and iron. Since sugars are natural and complex, they are better than processed sugar and sweets. Eat them as a substitute for your regular meals, not as an addition. You can eat the fruit or juice it in a slow juicer to get the full benefit.

Watermelon

Low-Calorie watermelon is a great fruit that keeps you full, yet is highly helpful for losing weight. One of the best summer fruits, it is packed with nutrients and cancer-fighting antioxidants like vitamin C and lycopene. It is composed of 92% water and keeps your hunger pangs at bay.

Grapes

This refreshing summer snack is high in water content and low in calories (1 cup gives 100 calories) and makes you feel full and satisfied for a long time making you eat less. Grapes are also rich in vitamin C and phytochemicals with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Peach

A peach has gentle laxative and diuretic properties, and it also contains beta-carotene which helps the skin to stay fresh and bright. These are the best weight loss foods to add to the diet. Peaches are composed of important nutrients including vitamins A and C, potassium, and iron. A medium peach contains only 38 calories and nearly 2 grams of fibre.

Cantaloupe

This tasty fruit is naturally smooth and sweet and high in water content. It is low in calories and high in fibre.

Limes

You drink more water during summer to stay away from dehydration. Try adding a dash of lime juice or lemon to the water to make it flavorful. It consists of vitamin C and also helps remove toxins from the body.

Pineapple

Pineapple is another summer fruit that contains the proteolytic enzyme bromelain which aids in the digestion of protein and blood clot formation. Its anti-inflammatory property reduces swelling and gives a flatter belly.

Prunes

Prunes are high in good fibre and are amazing weight loss foods that keep you full longer. It is also high in vitamins and de-bloating potassium. It can be a perfect summer snack to eat everywhere.

Bananas

Many people think that bananas will increase weight, but though they contain a small amount of sugar, they are high in fibre and resistant starch and play an important role in boosting weight loss. Bananas are a great source of potassium which usually gets lost through sweat on hot summer days.

Berries

Mulberries, blueberries, raspberries etc., whether taken fresh or dry, are low in calories. They provide around 40 calories per 3.5 oz serving and 61% of RDA for vitamin C. They contain potassium, fibre, and resveratrol, a phytonutrient shown to protect the heart.

Plums

This fruit contains nutrients and phytochemicals and is light in calories but tastes excellent. Plums can be added to salads or eaten as is.

Figs

Figs are the best source to lose weight. They are potassium and fibre rich and they only contain 170 calories in an 8 oz. Portion. Eat them alone, or add them to salads or in cereals.

Blackberries

These include powerful flavonoids and anthocyanins which help to speed stool and toxins through the digestive system. They also contain fibre and phytochemicals. Their high water and fibre content and sweet taste make blackberries a perfectly refreshing summer weight-loss food. A cup of berries gives you 62 calories.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain a lot of water which helps to stay away from dehydration-related hunger. These weight loss foods taste best in the late summer months. They contain potassium that aids to beat the bloat and are a great source of vitamin C and lycopene.

Leafy Greens

Greens like spinach, amaranth, and kale are rich in nutrients. They add variety and texture to salads and keep you light and refreshed all day. Mix them with dals, salads or juice them and mix them with other vegetable and fruit juices.

Garden Peas

These are a good source of nutrients and an alternative to meats rich in saturated fat. These have higher protein and iron levels than most vegetables.

Corn

Corn has starch that resists digestion and can aid in weight loss. It increases immunity and controls blood sugar levels and satiety.

Bell Pepper/Capsicum

All varieties of peppers contain capsaicin, a natural metabolism booster. It is a perfect weight loss food to add in salsa, salad or eaten fresh or roasted or stuffed.

Dry fruits & Nuts

Dry fruits and nuts contain fibre and heart-healthy fats including omega-3s that have metabolic-boosting benefits. They are best to add to salads or cereals. Keep an eye on the portion size, because they are high in calories.