Six items of food which should be in your trolley ..

If you need some help in getting rid of extra tummy weight, make sure to add these to your shopping list this week:

Basil:  It is a fact that the stress hormone cortisol can cause extra tummy weight. Guess what? Basil reduces cortisol ! How about making a lovely tomatoe, basil and mozzarella salad during the week? Just go easy on the cheese.

Spinach:  Spinach has a lot of fibre which helps your body process fats more efficiently. It is also known to curb cravings. Try adding it to your morning smoothie to disguise the taste, that's what I do and it works !

Berries:  Berries are one of the low fructose fruits. A handful increases the body's production of the hormone adiponectin, which is great for fat burning. I buy my berries frozen in Aldi or Lidl.

Watermelon :    Watermelon is low in calories. Also, thirst is often mistaken for hunger so have some watermelon and satisfy both !

Houmous:  Houmous is a great source of omega 3 and high in fibre to keep you full. It is calorific however, so use sparingly.

Grapefruit:  A study was done by the Nutrition and Metabolic Research Centre at Scripps, and they found that by eating half a grapefruit at each normal meal, this can result in a person losing a minimum of 1.6kg over a 12 week period. It's worth a try isn't it !!