In keeping with your weight loss resolutions, eating superfoods that help cut calories or burn fat will greatly help. However, if you're tired of the usual choices and have had enough of quinoa, here are new superfoods to try and add in your diet this year:
1) Pulses
This food variety refers to the legume family, or fruits and nuts enclosed in pods like peas, beans and lentils. They're readily available at grocery stores and are relatively cheap. Pulses is great for slimming down the waistline and can aid in lowered blood pressure and cholesterol levels if you regularly add this to your weekly diet, according to Reader's Digest.
2) Jackfruit
Abundantly available in Southeast Asian countries, this fruit is sweet but has a gum-like texture and distinct smell. Jackfruits contain antioxidants, high protein and lots of vitamins and minerals. It has been used by vegetarians as a meat substitute for cooking, Shape noted.
BBQ Jackfruit
Ingredients:
- 2 20-ounce cans green jackfruit in water, drained
- 1 and 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced medium
Procedure: Rinse the jackfruit well with water. Put all of the ingredients in a slow cooker and let it cook for four to five hours on medium heat. Afterwards, use a fork to shred the jackfruit, then stir. Turn on the slow cooker again and let it cook in low heat for one to two hours.
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