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Foods For Losing Weight Dr. Willie T. Ong (Tips from Doctors Willie and Liza Ong of ABS-CBN Salamat Dok, December 4, 2010) We know that exercise and diet can help one lose weight. But did you know that there are certain foods that can help us lose weight easier and faster? If you are concerned about gaining weight, then try to eat more of these diet-friendly foods in moderate amounts: 1. Tofu. Did you know that the protein in tofu can reduce one’s appetite? According to researchers from the Louisiana State University, overweight people who ate tofu as an appetizer consumed less food afterward. For semi-vegetarians, soy products are an ideal substitutes for animal meat. They’re high in protein and rich in calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Hence, soy is good for the heart and bones. 2. Apple. An apple a day keeps obesity away. According to scientists at Penn State, people who ate an apple before lunch took in an average of 187 fewer calories during their main meal. Since a medium-sized apple only has 80 calories, this can save you 107 calories per meal. The subjects also said they feel fuller afterward. Apples are an excellent source of pectin, which is a soluble fiber that can lower blood cholesterol and sugar levels. Pectin also binds with heavy metals like lead and mercury and helps the body eliminate these pollutants. According to researcher Dr. Julie Obbagy, the act of chewing an apple also makes you feel you’re eating more. 3 …