The Biggest Loser nutritionist, Rachel Beller, M.S., R.D., shows you five superfoods that are packed with nutrients that you’ll want in your pantry to stay slim this summer!

Nutritional yeast seasoning
"You can find this at any health food store, and it's particularly rich in vitamin B12, which is how we produce energy. Vegans usually lack B12, so this is amazing for vegetarians and vegans. It tastes good, it's got a cheesy taste to it and a tablespoon has 20 calories. It's great on popcorn, chili — it's totally yum and healthy."

Seaweed
"We all love sushi, but we don't think about bringing it into our home. But for around $1.39 you can get a 12-pack of seaweed sheets, so it costs pennies. It's a kitchen counter must-have and you can do so many things with it, like make yourself a wrap. Only 10 calories per sheet, and it's got calcium, iron, folate, and kids love this."

Broccoli sprouts
"This is a very young broccoli, and what I love about this is that a little goes a long way. Just a tablespoon of broccoli sprouts has as much sulforaphane (the good stuff in broccoli that has been shown to potentially help fight cancer) as a pound of mature broccoli. So take the lettuce off your sandwich and replace it with sprouts."

Mung beans
"Mung beans take 20 minutes to cook, or five minutes if you get the sprouted variety. They're packed with protein, loaded with fiber and they also have something called protease inhibitors, which also help protect you against cancer. You could add them onto a salad, they're great in soups — it's fast food at its best."

Golden berries
"I call them, 'nutritional gold nuggets' because they have a lot of vitamin C and also bioflavonoids which are very good for you. Just about a handful, maybe 20 to 25, has 80 calories, 2 grams of protein, which is a lot for a fruit, and 3 grams of fiber, so it's a win-win."

Plus, get Rachel's five food no-nos and how you can find healthier substitutes.

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