10 Foods to Help You Lose Weight Fast

The right foods can help you drop pounds by revving up your calorie burn and helping to curb your cravings. Below are ten of the top picks to help you slim down in no time.

1. Eggs, yolk and all. Egg protein is filling and it will help you eat less later in the day. Omelets and scrambled eggs are obvious choices but if you don't have time to cook during the week, cook up a frittata on the weekend and warm it up throughout the week.

2. Oats. Oatmeal is the most satisfying food out there. It digests slowly and helps you feel fuller, longer. All oats are healthy but steal cut and rolled are minimally processed and can have up to 5 grams of fiber per serving.

3. Lentils. These are a belly flattener. They are high in protein and fiber and eating them will help to prevent insulin spikes that cause your body to create excess fat, especially in the belly area.

4. Apples. Apples are high in fiber, 4 to 5 grams each, which makes them filling. They are also easy to prepare and take with you on the go, making them an ideal snack.

5. Salmon. Fish fats help to keep your heart healthy but they can also help shrink your waist. Omega 3 fatty acids improve insulin sensitivity, which helps you to build muscle and decrease belly fat. The more muscle you have, the more calories your body burns. If you have the choice, choose wild salmon which may contain fewer pollutants.

6. Blueberries. All berries are good for you, but blueberries are the best. They have the highest antioxidant level of all commonly consumed fruit. They also have 3.6 grams of fiber per cup. Why is fiber so important? It may actually prevent some of the fat you eat from being absorbed because it helps to pull fat through the digestive tract quickly.

7. Pomegranates. Both teh juice and the seeds are healthy. They have lots of disease fighting antioxidants and they are low in calories but high in fiber. They will satisfy your sweet tooth without blowing your diet. You can eat the seeds on their own in a snack, use them in salads or add the juice to your morning smoothie.

8. Chiles. Chiles will help crank up your metabolism. It will cause the body to burn extra calories for about 20 minutes after eating. It will also increase the spicy factor of your food which will in turn slow down your eating. After all, you can't gulp down spicy food! This will give your brain time to register the fact that you are full, making sure you don't overeat.

9. Yogurt. We've all seen the commercials touting yogurt as an integral part of a feel good diet. It is a good mix of carbs, protein and fat and it can help stave off hunger by keeping your blood sugar levels steady.

10. Olive oil. Olive oil has healthy fat that increases your satisfaction and makes you feel full. This will help curb your appetite.

Manage to incorporate a few of these into your regular diet and you will be well on your way to losing weight fast!