If you feel like you're trying your best to lose weight but the scale isn't moving the way you want, don't worry.

Your diet may contain some foods that can lead to water retention and a higher calorie intake.

Healthline and Good Housekeeping have explained how different foods can have vastly different effects on your hunger, hormones and the number of calories you burn.

It's a good idea to try and cut back on processed foods along with fizzy and sugary drinks which can increase bloating.

Here's a selection of ten foods that are proven to help you lose weight along with belly fat.

1) Whole Eggs

Eggs are very filling and nutrient-dense - they make great high protein breakfasts.

Compared to refined carbs like bagels, eggs can suppress appetite for longer during the day and may even promote weight loss.

2) Leafy Greens

Leafy greens include kale, spinach, collards, and a few others.

They have several properties that make them perfect for a weight loss diet, such as being low in calories and carbohydrates along with a high fiber content.


They can help offset the bloat-inducing effects of sodium.

3) Salmon

Fatty fish like salmon can help you stay full for hours with relatively few calories.


The vitamin D in salmon is linked with lowering your risk of chronic disease.

You'll also get 25% of your daily vitamin B6, which can help with mood and stress regulation.

4) Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussell sprouts. They’re high in fiber and tend to be quite filling, along with containing good amounts of protein.

A combination of protein, fiber and low energy density makes cruciferous vegetables a perfect food to include in your meals if you need to lose weight.

5) Lean Beef and Chicken Breast



6) Potatoes

Baked potatoes are a great source of potassium, which can help beat bloat and counterbalance sodium.

As they are full of filling fiber, they can help you stay fuller for longer.

Potatoes are a nutrient-dense food as long as they're not served fried.

7) Tuna and Sardines

They're filled with important omega-3s and lean protein, helping you fill up and curb cravings.

8) Berries

Berries are packed with fiber (up to 9 grams a cup!) and antioxidants but contain less sugar than most fruits.

This makes them a great healthy choice but also a satisfying one.

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9) Beans and Lentils

These are filled with fiber and plant-based protein, plus minerals and B-vitamins.

Beans reduce bloat by aiding your nervous and muscular systems, helping you build lean body mass.

10)  Whole Grains

Brown rice, quinoa, wheat and barley can help you get rid of bloating.

They're packed with minerals and de-puff by counter-balancing salt.