Wednesday, November 4, 2009

7 Fat Burning Foods that Burn Your Body Fat Inside Out

By Thong M. Dao

Scientists believe there are two essential elements in fat burning foods. One of them is fiber. Fruits and vegetables have lots of fiber. Consuming fruits and vegetables gives a filling sensation and the best part is a decrease in caloric intake.

The second element is protein. One of the best fat burners, I might add. Protein does not only burn fat, it curbs the hungry feeling in your stomach. So, there you have it. Both fiber and protein are fat burning nutrients.

Protein accelerates your metabolism which allows the body to burn fat faster. On the negative side of the coin, you must be careful with consumption of protein. Consuming too much protein will cause you to gain weight instead of lose weight and we do not want that to happen.

Check out the following list of fat burning foods. These choices will help you shed the fat off pretty fast.

1. Green tea. Green tea is a great drink, hot or cold. It contains catechins which may help jump start your weight loss. Catechins are helpful phytochemicals which motivate the body to burn calories and decrease body fat.

2. Broth- or tomato-based soups. Soups can help reduce hunger before meals and increase feeling of fullness.

3. Low-calorie green salads. Let's start off by saying "please, do not load your low-calorie salads with croutons, fatty dressings and cheese", or it will be counter-productive. I highly recommend you add high fiber content such as sunflower seeds. This way you will curb any cravings later.

4. Low-fat yogurt, not cream cheese. Some dairy foods such as low-fat yogurt help in weight loss. It is wonderful for mid-day snack and provides the nutrients your body needs, like protein and carbohydrates.

5. Beans. Beans have fiber and protein and the best part of all, eating beans is filling. Navy, Pinto, Lima, Black Eye are all common beans.

6. Not just water, but your lifeline. Water is highly important to your body. You must drink water, like it or not. And you can always spice it up. Have you ever considered placing a couple of sliced peaches or oranges in your water? The most commonly used are lemon, limes or unsweetened flavor packets. The more you drink, the more your body loves you.

In addition to helping flush toxins from the body, it can also help us feel full. So when those hunger pangs strike, try drinking a glass of water before grabbing that snack.

7. High-fiber, whole-grain cereal. Whole grains in general help boost fiber and the nutritional value of our meals. One of the easiest ways to give the daily diet a whole-grain boost is to have a bowl of high-fiber whole-grain cereal as breakfast or a snack.

I hope the above fat burning foods list can help.

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