The obesity epidemic in the U.S. has never been greater than it is right now.Take a look around when you’re in public and you can see that the majority of us could benefit from losing a few pounds.Whether you’re under doctor’s orders to lose weight or you just want to look good in a swim suit, these are 9 of the best foods for burning fat. Take this list with you to the grocery store and stock up like it’s Y2K!
Proteins – This can be nuts, seeds, lean meats, chicken, wild caught fish, eggs, tofu or meal replacement shakes. Protein controls the appetite centers of the brain and has a thermogenic effect on caloric fat burning.
Beans – Your best choices are edamame, navy, white, kidney and lima. Beans are a great source of protein, fiber and iron.The protein and fiber help you to feel full faster and for a longer period of time.
Milk or Whey – The calcium acts as a metabolic trigger allowing you to burn more calories. Go for skim milk, non-fat yogurt or whey protein. For those not familiar, whey is a derivative of milk found in most shakeology shakes & other meal replacement bars.
Quinoa – A great source of fiber and complex carbs, quinoa has a thermogenic fat burning effect.In addition, it is the most protein rich of any whole grain. There are numerous studies showing that people who eat Quinoa regularly burn more fat and lose more weight than those who don’t.
Green Tea – The EGCG found in green tea allows the brain and nervous system to run faster and burn more calories.In addition, antioxidant are beneficial in reducing the damage of oxidative stress. Being stressed can cause you to gain weight. Substitute it for your coffee in the morning and go with a flavored version to keep your taste buds satisfied. Limit yourself to two cups per day. Spirulina – Known as a “superfood”, spirulina is excellent for regulating body fat levels because it is chock full of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Spirulina is also a complete protein and helps to suppress the appetite.
Berries – Loaded with fiber and antioxidants, any berry will do. However, the ones with the highest content are raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.
Green Veggies and Grasses– These are some of the most nutritionally dense foods you can eat allowing you to get more bang for your caloric buck. For instance, most people don’t know that you could eat a plate piled high of green veggies and not even hit 200 calories. Yet, you’d still leave feeling full and satisfied because they have higher fiber and nutrient contents than almost any other foods.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Fat is necessary for your body and brain to function.Olive oil is one of the “healthy fats”. Known as the king of fats, extra virgin olive oil increases the rate of fat oxidation after ingestion. Meaning, it will increase your rate of fat burning. It also decreases inflammation. Recent studies have shown that hidden inflammation in our arteries is an underlying cause of weight gain. Do your best to incorporate a combination of these foods into your daily meals and you’re sure to see great results. If you’re finding it difficult to take in all of the foods each day or if you’re just starting your weight loss/fat burning regimen, high quality nutrition shakes are a convenient way to get all of the necessary nutritients and replace a meal simultaneously. While there are many to choose from, there is a patent-pending, high quality, natural shake called “shakeology” that contains all of the above listed foods in addition to an extensive list of “superfoods” that are extremely beneficial to overall health.
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