Britons told the 'best' and 'worst' foods to eat if they want to lose weight - diet tips to see results

Abbas Kanani from Chemist Click told slimmers: "Vegetables are low in calories and high in fibre, vitamins, and minerals.

"Therefore, eating leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower and cucumbers is great for weight loss."

Legumes (which can be considered to be part of both the protein and vegetable food groups) are both "nutrient-dense and filling".

These can be added into various meals such as soups, curries and stews, not to mention sauces.

The pharmacist also encouraged slimmers to eat more lean protein, such as chicken breast, turkey and fish.

He explained that these have a "higher thermic effect", meaning they require more energy to digest, which can aid in calorie burning.

Britons can expect to see results if they eat more of these weight-loss-friendly foods, as long as they pay attention to the 'bad' foods too.

According to the pharmacist, "ultra processed and processed foods like chips, biscuits and sugary cereals" are among the "worst" snacks for slimmers.

Abbas explained: "They tend to be low in nutrients and high in calories, unhealthy fats and added sugars."

As for meals, burgers, fries, fried chicken and pizza are "high in calories, unhealthy fats and salt", so should be limited.

The expert continued: "Sugary snacks and drinks including fruit juices and energy drinks can also cause weight gain and trigger insulin resistance."

A doctor told slimmers not to drink their calories, naming the popular beverages they should ditch that are "full of sugar".

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But while the pharmacist advised ditching particular foods, another weight loss expert recommended quite the opposite, encouraging dieters to eat dessert.

A fitness and weight loss whizz shared the "life-changing" diet tip that allows slimmers to enjoy treats.

Britons can also lose weight by changing their lifestyle habits. A sleep consultant shared the bad sleeping habit that is linked to obesity.

While a poor sleep schedule could make you gain weight, research suggests that "the more adequate one’s sleep duration, the greater the success of lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise in tackling being overweight".