Foods for Weight Loss

Chickpeas are used cooked in stews, soups and purees. They have a mild, slightly nutty flavour and are not suitable raw. Organic?

Chia or chia seeds (raw, organic?) behave almost like flax seeds: high content of omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) and antioxidants. Can thin the blood.

When raw, cranberries have a sour, slightly bitter taste. They are traditionally used to treat urinary tract infections. Organic quality is preferable.

Green peas have a crunchy consistency and are sweet and nutty. They can be eaten raw and contain protein, fiber and vitamin C. (Organic quality?)

The king oyster mushroom (raw) has a delicate aroma. The flesh of the brown king oyster mushroom has a porcini-like consistency. Organic?

The oyster mushroom (oyster fungus) is one of the most popular edible mushrooms (organic?). The edible part of the oyster mushroom (also raw) has a soft consist

Fresh basil (organic) is a popular spice in Mediterranean cuisine. The leaves are more aromatic raw (fresh) than cooked or dried.

The harvest of summer squash, which cannot be stored, takes place before it ripens in the summer. These include different varieties of different types of squash

Raw muscadine grapes are round and have a thick skin. The bronze-colored varieties are also called scuppernong. Organic?

Carrots (raw carrots) are a low-calorie vegetable with a relatively high content of color-giving carotenoids. Organic quality?

Cooked lentils (kitchen lentils, erve) without salt have a high protein and fiber content and are ideal for filling you up.

Red lentils are preferred for stews, curries and dals, as they quickly break down into a kind of mush without being soaked beforehand. Organic?

Red bell peppers taste sweet when raw and contain hardly any capsaicin compared to chili peppers. There are green, yellow and red varieties of bell pepper. Orga

Red cabbage has a very mild, sweet taste when cooked, but is also very popular raw in a salad. Organic quality?

Red tomatoes, ripe and raw, are rich in carotenoids. They are used in cold and warm dishes or their flesh is processed further. Organic?

Fresh raw cherry tomatoes are smaller than classic tomatoes and very aromatic. Prefer organic quality.

The stems and leaves of spring onions and winter onions are edible. They are particularly good raw in salads and soups. Organic quality?

Unlike raw beans, cooked black beans can be eaten straight away. They are a good ingredient for salads, soups, stews, etc. Organic?

The parsnip has a sweet, spicy, and sometimes bitter taste. It not only stimulates the appetite, but also has a diuretic effect.

Beetroot can be used raw, cooked or boiled. They stand out with their red colour and are considered healthy, but they contain a lot of oxalic acid. Organic?