Looking for foods that burn fat? While no foods actually burn fat directly, there are a number of foods that can help you lose weight: 1. Fiber Foods with fiber make you feel full longer and eliminate sugar cravings - in essence, reducing how much you eat. Fiber-rich foods include beans (pinto, navy, etc.), fruits (especially berries!), vegetables, and whole wheat pastas & breads. In addition to losing weight, 20-30 grams of fiber a day can help reduce risk of heart attacks and cancer. 2. Water Surprise! Water is actually one of the most effective foods to lose weight, and it's totally free! Even better, it's not about drinking tons of water - you just need to drink enough to keep hydrated, about 6-8 glasses a day. Keeping hydrated increases your metabolic rate and suppresses appetite - which slows weight gain. 3. Green Tea Like water, green tea can help you burn fat by increasing your metabolism. Brimming with helpful antioxidants, researchers suspect that green tea can also fight heart disease and cancer. 4. Dairy Foods, 3-4 servings a day Researchers have found that 3-4 daily servings of milk, hard cheese and yogurt, in conjunction with a calorie-restricted diet, can help lose weight and burn fat faster than a low-calcium/low-dairy diet. It is believed that calcium and other components of dairy foods nearly doubles the rate of weight loss. |
