5 Foods for Weight Loss

1. Cherries

Cherries contain just 87 calories per cup, and if you enjoy them three times weekly in place of heavier desserts, you could shed up to five pounds this summer alone, say researchers at University of California, Los Angeles.

2. Plums

Whether eaten whole, dried or pureed in sauces, plums are low in calories and a good source of both dietary fibers and Vitamin C

3. Bell Peppers

Sweet red peppers are such a good source of beta carotene, and top the charts of vegetables for that important antioxidant

4. Parsley

According to USDA, each cup of parsley contains 984 of vitamin K, a nutrient that prevents fluid retention and flushes out bloat, helping women shed three pounds of excess water weight if they serve it up daily.

5. Figs

Figs pack fiber, potassium, folate and vitamins for heart health into one incredibly sweet, low-cal fruit.