Burning more fat and boosting your metabolism just got a little easier (and tastier). Your body uses calories to digest all foods, but the following foods require more calories to digest. The benefit for you is that you burn more calories and fat simply by eating these foods.
Lean Turkey. Lean cuts of turkey are rich in protein which can give your metabolism an instant boost, by helping to build muscle, which burns more calories. Avoid processed deli-style turkey and instead choose fresh, boneless and skinless varieties.
Oatmeal. Eating oatmeal for breakfast will provide you with a rich source of cholesterol-fighting, soluble fiber. Oatmeal helps you feel fuller longer and provides you the energy you need to make it through the day. Steel cut or rolled oats have the maximum amount of fiber. Avoid instant oatmeal, since it contains less fiber and usually has added sugar.
Grapefruit. Highly efficient in regulating your body?s insulin levels, grapefruit also helps your body effectively process other foods and controls your appetite. It can also aid in dissolving fat and cholesterol. Check with your doctor first before making grapefruit a regular part of your diet because it may render some medications less effective.
Apples. A delicious snack for any time of the day, apples are a great source of soluble fiber, which slowly raises your blood sugar levels and keeps them elevated longer than other foods, thereby controlling your appetite. Apples contain pectin, a chemical abundant in fresh fruit like berries and especially apples. Pectin manages your cells? fat absorption and combines with water to prompt cells to release more fat.
Broccoli. A source rich in calcium, broccoli is a delicious addition to a fat-burning diet. Broccoli is also packed with vitamin C which can help the body effectively absorb calcium. Not only is it a great source of vitamin A, broccoli also contains folate, and fiber. This vitamin-packed, low-calorie vegetable also boosts your immune system.
Low-Fat Yogurt. Dairy products can also help people lose weight. Dieters who eat 3 to 4 servings of dairy foods per day typically lose more weight than dieters on a restricted calorie diet alone. One serving of low-fat yogurt contains calcium and 12 grams of protein.
Soybeans. The richest source of lecithin, a chemical that protects cells from storing up fat, is found in soybeans. Adding fresh or frozen soybeans to your diet can help reduce fat stores in your body.
