Eat These Foods And Burn Fat!
Yes, it’s true! Certain foods have a very high thermogenic effect, so you literally “scorch” calories as you chew. Other foods contain nutrients and compounds that spark your metabolism. If you want to “stack the odds in your favor” in weight loss and healthy living.
In the past, I used to eat a lot of junk food, sweets, candy, and processed foods. I was on and off diets for years. Finally I saw the light! I realized that for me, eating “clean foods” and not having processed and junk foods, not only helped me lose weight and maintain my weight, but it also made me feel so much better. I now have more energy, I don’t get sick very often, and I enjoy the foods I eat.
Here are some foods to add to your diet to help you burn fat:
- Avocados – If we are dieting, we tend to “shy away” from fats. The truth is that we shouldn’t be afraid of eating fats —as long as they’re the right fats. Some dietary fats, like those found in avocado, can actually help with weight loss. Avocados contain 50 calories per 1 oz. serving and have less than 1 gram of sugar per serving. Eat a quarter to a half of an avocado and watch that belly fat melt away.
- Grapefruit – Years ago, the had “The Grapefruit Diet.” Have you heard about that – possibly even tried it? Well, if you eating half a grapefruit before each meal, you will find it may help you lose up to a pound a week! Grapefruit is loaded with fiber, keeping you full longer and reducing the likelihood of you snacking on the wrong foods. One serving of grapefruit has only 53 calories and about 2 grams of fiber.
- Broccoli – Cooked or raw, this cruciferous vegetable is well-known for its cancer-preventing powers. In addition to that, it carries a big punch of filling fiber in less than 30 calories a serving. It is a great food to prevent weight problems.
- Salmon – Salmon is a lean protein that is a nice additive to a healthy diet plan. Replacing fatty red meats and junk food in your diet with salmon may reduce overall calorie intake, and will eventually help you lose body fat.
- Lentils – Lentils are a beneficial part of a weight-loss diet, since the high fiber content of lentils can improve satiety and help keep you feeling full for hours.A half-cup serving delivers 3.4 grams ofResistant Starch, a healthy carb that boosts metabolism and burn
- White beans – Beans are a nutrient-rich food containing high amounts of fiber and protein and recent research indicates that white kidney beans, (Phaseolus vulgaris)contain a compound that acts as amylase blocker to inhibit the digestion of carbohydrates. One-half cup of these fiber-packed beans contains almost 4 grams of fat-blasting Resistant Starch, a healthy carb that boosts metabolism.
- Garbanzo beans – Garbanzo beans are naturally low in fat, high in protein and rich in fiber, which makes them ideal for a weight-loss diet. They’re also a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats
- Quinoa – Quinoa is the world’s most popular “superfood. It is loaded with protein, fiber and minerals, but doesn’t contain any gluten.You’ll stay full longer on fewer calories and avoid overeating at other meals.
- Brown rice – Adding brown rice to your diet in place of white rice or other refined grains may help you lose weight. This nutritious whole grain contains 110 calories per half-cup serving, along with 2 grams each of protein and fiber. A cup of cooked brown rice has 216 calories
- Green Tea – Green tea is more than just hot, flavored water.The bioactive substances in the tea leaves dissolve in the water and make it into the final drink.The antioxidants in green tea will up your fat burn and calorie burn.
Your body burns twice as many calories breaking down whole foods — especially those rich in fiber such as oatmeal and brown rice. Here are just a few more of of those types of foods that can help you burn more calories.
- Almonds and other nuts (with skins intact)
- Build muscle, reduce cravings
- Dairy products (fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese)
- Build strong bones, fire up weight loss
- Eggs
- Build muscle, burn fat
- Turkey and other lean meats
- Build muscle, strengthen immune system
- Berries
- Improve satiety, prevent cravings
- Peanut butter
- Boosts testosterone, builds muscle, burns fat
- Chili peppers
- Spikes metabolism
- Spinach and green vegetables
- Fight free radicals and improve recovery for better muscle building
- Beans and legumes
- Build muscle, help burn fat, regulate digestion
- Whey
- Builds muscle, burns fat
I don’t know about you, but in order to maintain my weight, or even for weight loss, it is always helpful to know what foods will help me along that path. I am going to add more of these into my diet plan. How about you?
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