7 food items you should include in your diet for a trimmer waistline

In the quest for a lean, fit body, a trim waistline is the first and most noticeable step to take.

It also happens to be one of the toughest hurdles to overcome when embarking on a weight loss journey.

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But as every weight watcher can attest, the most effective way to achieve weight loss goals is a rigid combination of diet and exercise.

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That said, here are 7 food items you should include in your diet for a trimmer waistline.

1. Kale: This vegetable is rich in fibre and low on calories, in addition to being a great detoxifier.
2. Cucumbers: These have high water content and are also low on calories.
3. Spinach: Although this is not native to Nigeria, there are great alternatives like ugu and "green" which are equally high fibre.
4. Almonds: These nuts reduce food cravings which is what every dieter needs. They are also rich in fibre.
5. Lemons: These improve digestion and also act as detoxifiers.
6. Celery: They have low calories, high water and fibre content.
7. Parsley: This vegetable cleanses the liver and detoxifies.