What are top foods for better health?

Dr. Asa, MD is a national best-selling author, radio and TV host, and founder of Diagnosis HOPE, a non-profit dedicated to health education and supporting the uninsured.

According to Dr. Asa, 65% Americans are overweight, 35% are obese which has prompted his Top Ten list of healthy foods to eat this Summer to to lose weight and also fight aging.

1. Hormone-free beef

Beef helps you burn fat by up to 6 percent overall body weight!

2. Whey Protein powder

Avoid soy, it will cause you to get fat! Whey boosts the immune system by up to 200%.

3. Green tea

It will reduce belly fat and reduce fine lines and wrinkles!

4. Spinach and kale

These make the body more alkaline to increase energy and stimulate metabolism.

5. Nuts

All but peanuts in small quantities will increase hormone function and cause you to drop the pounds.

6 .Veggies

All but the cruciferous veggies. They can slow the thyroid and cause weight gain!! Vegetables are full of polyphenols and antioxidants to support our immune system.

7. Coconut Oil

It stimulates thyroid function , increases fat loss and metabolism!

8. Cayenne

A proven spice to stimulate fat loss and increase the digestive tract.

9. Cinnamon

Supports healthy blood sugar and reduces body fat storage.

10. Eggs

Reduces cholesterol, increases leptons (the key hormone in burning body fat).

You can purchase a copy of his book, Empowering Your Heath, online through his website and follow him on Twitter at @DrAsa .