Are there any Fat-Burning Foods?

8 Scientifically Proven Food Sources That Can Help You Burn Fat

How many times have we wished there was a food that is burns fat? Come on! Unfortunately, science proves the obvious: there are no foods that make us slim! But the only way to get rid of extra fat is to “breath”!

Burning Fat Process

Advertising may show us many ways to get into fat stored in difficult areas, but the truth is that fat will not be eliminated in any other way except our breathing system, as CO2, after burning in the body’s energy plant (the mitochondria of the cells, that is).

Therefore, in order to lose fat, we must obey the “world law” that says: the calories intake should be less than the calories we consume, ie the so-called negative energy balance. This means that we either have to burn more calories, eg by exercising so we “breathe more”, or to eat less, and there are foods that can help us. Read below the 8 scientifically proven food sources that will help you burn fat!

1. Eat more Protein

Sufficient protein intake, preserves the “dowry” of our metabolism, the muscle mass. Increased protein intake also ensures fullness, but also boosts our metabolism for 3 to 12 hours after eating. This does not mean that we should condemn carbohydrates. We should try at every meal or snack to have a good source of protein, such as egg, yogurt, cheese, meat, fish or seafood or vegetable protein sources such as nuts and seeds and legumes .

2. Eat more Fibers

Another ingredient that provides fullness and helps us eat fewer calories is fiber, which can also help our gastrointestinal system absorb less cholesterol and fat, thus fewer calories. Also, eating fiber helps our intestines host some kinds of bacteria that favor a healthy body weight. That’s why we should enrich every dish with vegetables, fresh and dried fruits, flax, chia seeds, whole grains, legumes, etc

3. Eat more apple cider vinegar

Research has shown that the use of apple cider vinegar in our diet (in salads for example) delays the emptying of the stomach and therefore makes us feel full for longer.

4. Consume Seaweed

Seaweed consumption can control leptin hormone levels, mobilize fat and reduce hunger. Also, seaweed gives the umami flavor to the dish, preventing us from looking for it in other sources and snacks.

5. Eat more Spicy & Hot Food

Eating spicy and hot foods, such as chili peppers, has also been found to help slimming by increasing thermogenesis and reducing appetite.

6. Eat Light Soups

Moreover, the habit of eating a small plate of light soup, such as broth, vegetable soup, etc., before lunch, can help you eat less.

7. Consume Healthy Fats

We will have to revise our view and fear of fat. More and more studies have shown that diets with moderately high fat intake (> 35% of energy) help in weight loss, but also in long-term maintenance with regard to low fat diets. Especially the consumption of good Mediterranean fats from fish, olive oil, nuts, avocados etc. not only protects our health, but also our silhouette. Consumption of middle-chain fatty acids, such as those found in coconut oil and butter, can also increase fullness (by reducing hunger) and thermogenesis.

8. Drink more Water

Finally, we should not forget water, thus we often confuse thirst with hunger.  Have in mind that a dehydrated organism has a reduced metabolic rate, while water consumption can increase our metabolism by up to 30%. We should choose water and sugar-free drinks for hydrating. Green tea is an excellent choice, since it can provide us with valuable antioxidant ingredients, moderate caffeine content and it can boost metabolism.

Source:  www.lifeme.gr