15 foods to help you lose weight 1. Eggs Skip the bagel this morning. Eggs, which are full of protein, will help you feel fuller longer - a lot longer. A multicenter study of 30 overweight or obese women found that those who ate two scrambled eggs (with two slices of toast and a reduced-calorie fruit spread) consumed less for the next 36 hours than women who had a bagel breakfast of equal calories. Other research has shown that protein may also prevent spikes in blood sugar, which can lead to food cravings. Reprinted with Permission of Hearst Communications, Inc. Originally Published: 15 Foods to Help You Lose Weight