The #1 Fruit to Help You Lose Weight, According to Science

You already know that no one food is magic when it comes to weight loss. Rather, it’s a combination of factors—like what and how much you eat, lifestyle habits and genetics—that influence your weight. And while all vegetables and fruits offer an array of nutrients that contribute to good health, certain ones, like raspberries, could be more beneficial for helping you get to—and maintain—a healthy weight.

If your goal is to lose weight, make sure you’re eating raspberries. These sweet little fruits are packed with fiber and antioxidants and have a satisfyingly sweet taste. Here’s how they can support weight loss.

Loaded with Fiber

One cup of raspberries, either fresh or frozen, provides 8 grams of fiber, according to the USDA. That’s roughly one-quarter of the daily recommended fiber intake of 22 to 34 grams.

Fiber offers numerous health benefits. In addition to promoting weight loss, fiber helps keep you regular, slows down digestion and prevents sudden spikes in blood sugar for steadier energy throughout the day.

What’s more, fiber is prebiotic, providing food for the bacteria in your gut to feed on. This means consuming fiber is key for a diverse and balanced gut microbiome, which plays a role in other aspects of your health, including immune system function.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Antioxidants found in vegetables and fruits play a huge role in protecting your body’s cells by neutralizing harmful free radicals to reduce disease-causing inflammation. And you just have to look at the gorgeous red hue of raspberries to know they’re packed with antioxidants. In fact, raspberries contain specific antioxidants called anthocyanins, according to a review in the journal Antioxidants, and are also an excellent source of vitamin C, another antioxidant.

Naturally Sweet

Raspberries contain natural sugar that can satisfy your sweet tooth. Eat them by the handful or add them to a yogurt cereal bowl, oatmeal, muffins and more. We love them in our Breakfast Lemon, Raspberry & Cream Cheese Oatmeal Cakes!