Diets should be simple, back to basics. Good, hard exercise coupled with the best natural foods.

Here are the best 6 natural food diet tips, just for you:

1. Green leafy vegetables are a great source of antioxidant rich vitamins and minerals, vital for fighting disease and ageing. Green vegetables such as broccoli, spinach and cabbage all have a large percentage of water content which helps to fill you up. If you’re on a diet and needing to fill up, add a couple of extra spoons of greens to you plate.

2. Quinoa is probably the most complete and nutritious of all the seeds. Pronounced keenwa, the seed contains more protein than any other grain and the quality of its protein is higher than that of meat, meaning that it contains more amino acids, essentially for muscle growth. Quinoa also contains many vitamins and minerals, including significant amount of iron, B vitamins and vitamin E. As if containing high quality protein and many vitamins and minerals wasn’t enough, quinoa is also a good source of polyunsaturated oils, providing essential fatty acids to the body. Use it instead of rice and to accompany salads for some added depth.

3. Fibrous fruits such as bananas, apples and pineapples are all good sources of antioxidants.

The fact that they contain high amounts of fibre means that they help to give a feeling of satiety, leaving you feeling full.

While nearly all fruit is good for dieters, some fruit such as raisins and grapes should only be eaten in moderation as they release sugar rapidly into the blood, which then gets stored as fat if not used immediately.

4. Turkey meat provides a great source of protein and is also very low in fat. Consuming enough protein is an important factor for dieters as protein helps to slow down the absorption of sugar in the digestion process.

While adequate protein is beneficial for dieters, too much can put strain on the liver and kidneys and should be avoided. Certain diets such as the Atkins Diet promote high amounts of protein and fat, but this is not considered to be a healthy way of eating by many health professionals.

5. Spelt flour is a much healthier alternative to processed white flour as it contains many nutrients.

Products made from refined flour (white bread, white pasta, white rice) have had their nutrients removed in the refining process meaning they contain little, or no nutrient value.

Spelt flour products are slowly absorbed into the bloodstream maintaining a balanced blood sugar levels.

6. Water is not technically a food, but drinking enough water is very important in your quest for weight loss.

Though you should not drink too much water at meal times, as it can interfere with the absorption of nutrients you should drink at least 2 litres gradually throughout the day. Many people often confuse being dehydrated with hunger, causing them to eat when they should really drink more water.

Good wholesome foods that will give great results.