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Fat Burning Foods!
~ Eat Right to Burn Body Fat ~
Eat what you want and lose weight with the right fat burning foods to help melt the pounds away! That's right...You can eat
what you want and still lose weight with the right combination of foods that burn fat.
It's really just about eating right and in moderation. Too much of anything isn't good for you.
The best kinds of food to eat that burn the fat around your stomach are foods that are high in protein and fiber.
Did you know that it takes more of your body's energy to digest protein than it does to digest fat? The more protein you eat, the more calories your body will burn.
Starvation dieters become victims of the "skinny fat syndrome" and they diet off lots of "weight", but the weight consists of more muscle than fat, so they end up with almost no muscle left, but a lot of the fat still remains! ~Tom Venuto
There are plenty of fat burning foods to help maintain a healthy and happy diet.
You don't have to like everything on the list, but I'm sure there's something you'll like on there.
Not only are dairy products great for strengthening your bones, they also play an essential role in burning unwanted body fat.
Milk - helps boost metabolism by keeping insulin levels low after eating
Eggs - high in protein and contains the vitamin B12 which helps to break down fat cells.
Yogurt
Cheese
Cottage Cheese
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Basically any types of lean cuts of meats. These are foods that are very high in protein which helps to burn fat and build muscle.
Chicken - high in protein that boosts the metabolism
Pork - excellent source of protein
Lean Beef - rich in protein; when eating beef, make sure to consume the leanest cuts you can find by looking on the labels for for "loin" or "round".
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Salmon - contains Omega-3 fatty acids
Tuna - contains Omega-3 fatty acids
Bass, Catfish, Clams
Cod, Crab, Mussels
Lobster, Shrimp, Oysters
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Fruits are considered to be simple carbs...BUT...the sugar in these fruits will not cause your blood sugar to rise quickly. Also,
fruit will NOT make you store fat like eating things such as sodas, fried foods, candy, table sugar, processed foods, etc...
Besides, fruits contain fiber, and fiber helps you to feel full which in turn helps to prevent overeating. Fruits and vegetables are excellent fat burning foods. There are plenty of fruits you can
choose from and they taste GOOD!
Berries (Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Cranberries, Grapes) - they can also be used to sweeten your foods
Apricots, Cherries, Lemons, Lime, Mangos, Pineapples, Lemons
Prunes - loaded with fiber
Apples - they are free of fat, sodium, and cholesterol
Plums - good for ailments ranging from diabetes to constipation
Oranges - lots of fiber
Pears - no cholesterol, saturated fat, or sodium.
Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon
Artichokes, Asparagus, Broccoli
Celery, Corn, Cauliflower, Cucumbers
Eggplant, Green Beans, Green Peppers
Peas, Okra, Zucchini, Tomato, Mushrooms
Carrots, Parsnips, Sweet Potato, Turnips, Radishes
Pumpkins, Squash
Bok Choy, Cabbage
Beet Greens, Mustard Greens
Romaine Lettuce, Kale
Red cabbage, Spinach
Jalapeños, Habaneros, and Cayenne Peppers - contains capsaicin which speeds up the heart rate and boosts the metabolism
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Whole Grain Cereal - excellent source of complex carbs and fiber
Green Tea - contains a chemical called EGCC that speeds up the brain and nervous system and helps burn more calories
Coffee - contains caffeine, which helps to speed up the heart rate and in return helps to burn more calories
Chives, Onions, Scallions, Garlic, Parsley Leaves
Olive oil - burns fat and keeps your cholesterol down.
Oatmeal - it fills you up but it doesn't cause your insulin to spike so your body doesn't go crazy storing fat.
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