First things first, what exactly are superfoods?

They’re foods that are jam-packed with high levels of nutrients considered beneficial for your physical and mental health. By incorporating them into your diet, superfoods can ward off chronic diseases, aid digestion and boost your brain power.

They also come with a sweet bonus – they can help you slim down and keep weight gain at bay.

Take a look at four of the top superfoods to help speed up weight loss:

Bananas

Slimming and packed with potassium, eating a slightly green, medium-sized banana is guaranteed to fill you up and boost your metabolism, thanks to its 12.5 grams of resistant starch.

Lentils

Lentils are your number-one source for protein and fibre. Plus, it’s considered a healthy carbohydrate that can boost your metabolism and burn fat.

Hot Peppers

They’re hot and spicy, because peppers contain a helpful compound called capsaicin, which can cause your body to burn some extra grams. You can eat peppers raw, dried, in powdered form or as a sauce.

Dark Chocolate

That’s right, chocolate lovers – nibbling on some dark chocolate, which contains a ton of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), can slow down your digestion so you feel full for longer. They can also boost your metabolism, burn fat and curb your cravings for all things sweet, salty and fatty.