8 Fat Burning Foods

8 Fat Burning Foods
8 Fat Burning Foods - Are you on a fat loss diet? Believe it or not, there are foods that will help you burn more fat due to its high thermogenic effect. They will increase your metabolism and also help you build muscle so your fight against the fat will speed up and done more effectively.

Salmon

Salmon is one of the best meats and it tastes awesome too. It is loaded with protein and Omega-3 Amino fatty acids that will boost your metabolism and burning more fat. These fatty acids also have a very positive effect on your cardiovascular health, protecting you against heart disease.

Turkey

Turkey is loaded with protein that can burn more calories. It is also naturally lower in fat compared to chicken. Make sure you buy it in its most natural form (not injected with butter or other fatty substance).

Lean Beef

Lean beef is a very popular meat around the world due to its flavorful taste and wide availability. Lean beef is also a great fat burning food as it has a reduced amount of saturated fat compared to other beef yet is still loaded with protein. It also contains iron which is vital for the creation of hemoglobin in your red blood cells.

Chili Peppers

Chili peppers are low in saturated fat. They contain an element called capsaicin which has a thermic effect on your body and revs up your metabolism. They are a natural anti-inflammatory and are also a great source of Vitamin C, B6, K, Potassium and especially Vitamin A accounting for over 150% of your required daily value per serving.

Skim Milk

Skim milk contains large amounts of calcium, helping to increase your metabolism and burn calories. There have been many studies which show that those who drink moderate amounts of milk or low fat dairy products daily, have less body fat ratios than those who don’t.

Green Tea

Green tea has been enjoyed by the Japanese for centuries and has been spreading in popularity the past several years. Green tea is a great fat burning beverage due mainly to EGCG contained within it which stimulates your brain and nervous system resulting in higher caloric burn. Green tea also has powerful antioxidants and studies have shown it to even reduce the risk of some cancers.

Edamame

Edamame are essentially soy beans which have been lightly boiled and salted (optional). Originally from japan, edamame are excellent source of protein, Vitamin C, iron and calcium. They are also 100% saturated fat free.

Broccoli

Broccoli is packed with nutrients including calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, folic acid and fiber. Calcium, Vitamin C and fiber all contribute to burning fat and increasing your metabolism. Besides, broccoli is full of antioxidants

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