Food That Burn Fat – Exposed

Food That Burn Fat – Exposed

Like myself, you’ve probably spent plenty of time browsing the internet and reading articles on weight loss and trying to find out about food that burn fat. Well, I thought, rather than spend all that time and only benefit myself, why not take notes along the way and write a short article to summarise my findings which hopefully will be of benefit to others.

A healthy diet is essential to weight loss and the following are a list of some of the so called “fat burning foods” that can make up your diet and help you on your weight loss goals.

Grapefruit
This is not simply an “old wives tale”, researchers suggest that drinking as little as a glass of grapefruit juice with each meal or eating half of a grapefruit a day can result in weight loss.

The 3 month “Grapefruit Diet” study by the Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center at Scripps Clinic monitored weight and metabolic factors (e.g. insulin secretion, etc) of 100 men and women.

Participants in the study lost an average of 3.3 pounds (1.5Kg), compared with those who consumed no grapefruit who only lost an average of half a pound (226 grams).

Spicy Foods
There is much talk about spicy foods that burn fat (particularly these containing cayenne peppers or mustard). It is said that spicy foods, by temporarily increasing the metabolism, aid weight loss as increased metabolism means less calories converted to fat.

In addition however, spicy foods often give a more enhanced eating experience, leaving you feeling more satisfied with smaller portions.

Green Tea
You can’t mention weight loss foods without Green Tea! Green Tea is found everywhere promoted as a weight loss aid, however with so many people having a vested interest in this product, there are many greatly aggregated claims floating about. Green Tea is undoubtedly a great product however as a fat burning food, there is little direct (and truly independent) scientific backing for this use and I for one remain very sceptical. Any weight loss is more likely due (much like spicy food) to the increase in metabolism and the fact that drinking many cups of tea leaves you less room for unhealthy snacks!

Water
Our bodies require water to function properly. Being properly hydrated allows the chemical processes involved in metabolism to occur efficiently and there is evidence to suggest that being properly hydrated can make your metabolism burn calories up to 3% faster.

If you’re trying to lose weight, drinking plenty of water will be an important part of meeting your goals. Thirst and hunger sensations go hand in hand and even if you are slightly dehydrated your body may mislead you into thinking you are hungry! Water is a natural, safe and free and by preventing overeating can benefit weight loss.

Vegetables
Cooked vegetables are a perfect food for weight control. They are usually low in calories and rich in dietary fiber. Parsnips for instance are a great source of fiber (making you feel full) and their sweet taste helps alleviate hunger pangs.

Vegetable soups are a delicious, healthy, low cost and filling meal. I tend to make a big pot of soup and freeze in meal size portion, then when I’m in late from work, I can simply reheat and have a filling, tasty and easy meal – with virtually no washing up!

Having as selection of vegetables to “bulk up” your main meals not only leaves you feeling as though you have had a satisfying meal, but for large families will help reduce your food budget in a way that is actually beneficial to you and your family.

FruitIf
you truly want to succeed in losing weight then fruit is often the most popular and nutritious way so banish those sweet cravings once and for all. Have an apple rather than a chocolate bar! If you, like me, end up eating lots of little snacks just out of habit rather than because you are really hungry, fruit is an ideal choice. Don’t have a bag of potato chips, have some of your favourite fruit (grapes are my personal favourite).

Fruit can help aid weight loss because fruit is a delicious and filling alternative to the unhealthy food and snacks most of us get into the habit of eating.

This is by no means a complete list, but should be a good starting point in your quest for a healthier life.

By :John Hamilton

John Hamilton is a web designers and reformed chocoholic! His EssentialTips website, http://foodthatburnfat.essentialtips.org is packed full of articles on weight loss and information on food that burn fat.