In a previous article we discussed the importance of detoxing, once that is complete you can begin feeding your body foods that are not only nutritious but will also help burn fat. Combining these with other foods you enjoy is a sure way to get on track and ensure your goal weight is achieved.
Weight loss is also based on the infamous 80/20 rule, however most people focus on the 20% which is exercise. Meanwhile they neglect the most important 80% which is eating. Below are 10 foods that will help steer your focus on the most important factor in weight loss:
10 Fat Burning Foods (in no particular order)
1. Apples
These marvels of nature deserve their reputation for keeping the doctor away when you eat one a day. It also seems they can help you melt the fat away too. First of all, they elevate your blood glucose (sugar) levels in a safe, gentle manner and keep them up longer than most foods. The practical effect of this is to leave you feeling satisfied longer, says researchers.
Secondly, they’re one of the richest sources of soluble fiber in the supermarket. This type of fiber prevents hunger pangs by guarding against dangerous swings or drops in your blood sugar level, says Dr. James Anderson of the University of Kentucky’s School of Medicine.
2. Grapefruit
It helps dissolve fat and cholesterol, according to Dr. James Cerd of the University of Florida. An average sized grapefruit has 74 calories, delivers a whopping 15 grams of pectin (the special fiber linked to lowering cholesterol and fat), is high in Vitamin C and potassium and is free of fat and sodium. Vitamin C inhibits the production of cortisol, a hormone that essentially tells your body to store fat.
3. Potatoes
Potatoes have developed the same “fattening” rap as bread it’s incorrect. Dr. John McDougal, director of the nutritional medicine clinic at St. Helena Hospital in Deer Park, California, says, “An excellent food with which to achieve rapid weight loss is the potato, at 0.6 calories per gram or about 85 calories per potato.” A great source of fiber and potassium, they lower cholesterol and protect against strokes and heart disease.
4. Spinach
According to Dr. Richard Shekelle, an epidemiologist at the University of Texas, spinach has the ability to lower cholesterol, increase metabolism, and burn fat. Spinach is rich in iron, beta carotene, and vitamins C and E. It supplies most of the nutrients you need.
5. Tofu
You just can’t say enough about this health food from Asia. Also called soybean curd, it’s basically tasteless, so any spice or flavoring you add blends with it nicely. A two-and-a –half inch square has 86 calories and nine grams of protein. (Experts suggest an intake of about 40 grams per day.) Tofu contains calcium and iron, almost no sodium and not a bit of saturated fat. It makes your metabolism run high and even lowers cholesterol.
6. Berries
This is the perfect weight-loss food. Berries have natural fructose sugar that satisfies your longing for sweets and enough fiber so you absorb fewer calories that you eat. British researchers found that the high content of insoluble fiber in fruits, vegetables and whole grains reduces the absorption of calories from foods enough to promote weight loss without hampering nutrition.
7. Cabbage
There are only 33 calories in a cup of cooked shredded cabbage, and it retains all its nutritional goodness no matter how long you cook it. Eating cabbage raw (18 calories per shredded cup) and cooked as sauerkraut (27 calories per drained cup), it’s also high in fiber I personally like to shred it and mix it in with stir fry vegetables.
8. Cottage Cheese
Since we’re talking about losing weight and fat-fighting foods, I had to mention cottage cheese. Low-fat (2%) cottage cheese has 205 calories per cup and is admirably low in fat, it also provides large amounts of calcium and the B vitamin riboflavin. Cottage cheese can be seasoned with spices such a dill, or garden vegetables such as scallions or chives.
9. Figs
Fiber-rich figs are low in calories at 37 per medium (2.25” diameter) raw fig and 48 per dried fig. A recent study by the USDA demonstrated that figs contribute to a feeling of fullness and prevent overeating.
10. Greens
We’re talking collard, chicory, beet, kale, mustard, Swiss chard, and turnip greens. They all belong to the same family as spinach, and that’s one of the super-stars. No matter how hard you try, you can’t load a cup of plain cooked greens with any more than 50 calories. They’re full of fiber, loaded with vitamins A and C, and free of fat.
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