Eat a Nut

Nuts are high in fat, but they contain minerals, fiber, and nice amounts of protein. All nuts and seeds are small powerhouses. They are so powerful, in fact, that just having a serving of nuts five times a week can significantly reduce your risk for heart disease. However, nuts are high in calories and should be eaten in moderation; think of a serving as a tablespoon or two. Look for nuts that are unsalted; it’s not important whether they are roasted or unroasted. Nuts are great sprinkled on foods high in vitamin C, such as fruit and vegetables, because the vitamin C increases the body’s absorption of the iron in nuts.

Ingest Inositol

Not only does a high-fiber diet cause your body to burn more energy during the digestive process, it also is the best way to make sure you get enough inositol. The nutrient, once known as B8, is crucial for the muscular and nervous systems to work effectively, and may improve the mood of those suffering from depression. Along with folacin, vitamins B6 and B12, choline, betaine, and methionine, inositol stops fat from building up in the liver, and it helps in the digestion of fat and reducing blood cholesterol levels.