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Five Foods that Burn Fat Fast
By Robert | December 31, 2008
There are five foods that can help you lose fat fast and keep it off. The best part? Some of them you probably already eat! The rest are simple pantry staples that are easy to add to your diet.
1. Caffeine
Finally, evidence of what we had all hoped for! Studies show that caffeine is actually good for you. Caffeine releases fatty acids so that they burn faster. Drink caffeine in the form of coffee, tea, and diet soda.
2. Antioxidants
When caffeine is combined with antioxidants, the two mix to form a super food that burns calories. To get this calorie-killing punch, and justify your chocolate craving, eat antioxidant/caffeine-rich dark chocolate.
3. Milk
Stop depriving yourself of the calcium and vitamin D that your body needs from milk to save calories. Studies show that drinking milk helps you lose more weight than simply reducing your calorie intake. In the study, milk drinkers lost 10% more weight than those who skipped milk altogether. Make sure to get your milk boost with fat free or reduced fat milk to get the best results.
4. Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Salmon, cod, tuna, and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids. Eating them can raise fat metabolism. This makes your body burn fat faster and lose 20% more weight.
5. Fiber
Foods like whole wheat breads and pastas give your body fiber. For every gram of fiber you eat, your body blocks seven calories from turning into fat. Eat 25-30 grams of fiber a day will meet your daily allowance.
Start including these foods in your diet and you’ll start to see your metabolism change. Over time, you’ll lose weight; if you want to see dramatic results fast, combine these tips with an exercise plan like this Fatloss4idiots review. With a speedy, healthy metabolism and a serious workout regimen you’ll be amazed at how fast the extra weight disappears.
Topics: Weight loss tips | 1 Comment »
January 1st, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Hey.
Nice article. I actually didn’t know about a couple of these foods, so its been interesting reading.
I’d just like to echo what you have said really and say that a sensible well-thought out diet, coupled with a good exercise regime is an excellent way to lose fat, build muscle and feel and look great.
I find too many times people are looking for quick fixes and trying to lose weight in less than a week. Some do it, but then they pile the weight back on, some times even more than before.
The to loosing weight and keeping it off is down to breaking bad habits and sticking to good ones.
I like the blog by the way, its a bit similar to mine. Guess I need to be a bit more original!