MONDAY'S MEDS: The DOCTOR IS IN (6/10/2013) - 15 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

The weight  loss industry in this country is a very lucrative one - $30B and climbing.  Can you lose weight without breaking the bank?  The answer is a resounding YES.  And it all starts at your local grocery store.  Below are the superfoods from the article 15 Foods to Help You Lose Weight on WedMD.com that you should be including in your diet to curve your hunger, kick your sugar habit, boost your metabolism, and ultimately shed pounds: 

1) Eggs: Proteins help you feel fuller longer;  may also prevent spikes in blood sugar.
2) Beans: A good source of cholecystokinin, a which is a natural appetite suppressant hormone. 
3) Salad: Eating a big, low-calorie salad before a meal fills you up so you don't pig out.
4) Green tea: Contains an antioxidant called catechin believed to help speed metabolism and fat burning.
5) Pears: Can help reduce between-meal snacking due to the pectin fiber decreases blood-sugar levels.
6) Soup: Researchers believe that a simple one like chicken soup satisfies hunger because your brain perceives it as filling.
7) Lean beef: The amino acid leucine can help you pare down while maintaining calorie-burning muscle.
8) Olive oil: Fight off middle-age pounds with extra virgin olive oil. A monounsaturated fat, it'll help you burn calories.
9) Grapefruit: The fruit's phytochemicals reduce insulin levels, which may force your body to convert calories into energy rather than flab.
10) Cinnamon: A little cinnamon can help control post-meal insulin spikes, which make you feel hungry.
11) Vinegar: Acetic acid may slow the passage of food from the stomach into the small intestine, so your tummy stays full longer.
12) Tofu: An appetite-quashing protein.
13) Nuts: The omega-3 fatty acids help rev up resting metabolism.
14) High-fiber cereal
15) Hot red peppers: The magic ingredient may be capsaicin, which helps suppress appetite.