Most people are aware that some foods burn more calories than they contain. But, which foods are they? these foods will act as metabolism boosters. They can also make you feel very full and help you eat less. Eating less means eating fewer calories. Your body has an internal furnace that burns up stored fat as well as the calories you are taking in as you consume foods. These foods help to literally melt away calories. How great is that?
Here are ten foods that nutritionists credit with helping you burn fat…
FOODS THAT BURN FAT | |||
FOODS | REASON | COMPOUND | SUGGESTION |
hot peppers | speeds metabolism | capsaicin | can take Cayenne Caps |
green tea | antioxidant that stimulates the body to break down stored fat cells | norepinephrine | sweeten with raw honey |
oats | burns up twice as many calories during the digestion process, can suppress appetite also | very high fiber | add to other foods |
grapefruit | helps your body dissolve fat and cholesterol | belly-filling pectin fiber | eat ½ for breakfast |
turkey or chicken | digestion sends metabolism into overdrive | high thermogenic effect | eat often |
lentils | takes the body longer to digest so burns fat faster, also fills you up so you consume fewer calories | high in potassium | add to other foods |
fatty fish | reduces your risk of heart disease, reduces cholesterol, and can help relieve arthritis and joint inflammation symptoms | high in omega-3 fatty acids | eat often |
berries | help keep your blood pressure down. This reduces your risk of heart disease and heart attacks | antioxidants | add to other foods, eat fresh |
apples | safe way to elevate your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels | rich in antioxidants | great snack |
black coffee | provides a big metabolic boost | caffeine | use in moderation |