5 Superfoods to Jump-Start Your Weight Loss

All the choices at the shops can be quite overwhelming, but thankfully dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health has some simple advice: put these foods in your basket for health and weight loss.

Feeling overwhelmed at the supermarket? There's a reason. The typical store is bursting at the seams with over 30,000 items — all possessing varying levels of health and weight-loss benefits. So, you don't want to toss just any old item into your shopping cart. The selections you make while on your grocery shop can shore up nutrient gaps, build stronger bones, keep your mind sharp, fend off diseases — and may also help you peel off pounds.

Here are five superfoods to toss into your cart today.