Although I hate gaining weight, I love eating! But I have learned to not only avoid foods high in fat but to choose fat burning foods. Here is a list of foods that burn fat while I\’m sitting still!
PROTEIN Eating protein speeds up your metabolism. Did you know that, when you eat fat, your body uses about 5% of the calories in that fat to digest it? But when you eat protein, that rate increases to 20% – 30%! So I try to include a little lean protein with every meal. But don\’t overdo it because too much protein is hard on the kidneys.
GREEN TEA I love relaxing with a cup of green tea! Green tea contains a chemical that speeds your metabolism (burns more calories) without increasing your heart rate. And, of course, green tea contains no calories as long as you don\’t add milk or sugar!
MILK The calcium in milk and other dairy products boosts your metabolism leading to more fat burning. Because milk contains not only calcium but also carbohydrates and protein, it is a perfect between-meal snack to fill you up and cause your body to burn calories more quickly.
CAFFEINE I know caffeine has gotten a bad reputation for putting too much stress on your heart and kidneys but that is only if you use too much. I\’ve known people who drink nothing but coffee and sodas all day and they are neither healthy nor fit! But 2 or 3 cups of coffee spread throughout the day keep your metabolism humming. Just be sure not to add too much cream, sugar, flavoring, etc.
PEPPERS By eating peppers, you increase your metabolism by speeding up your heart rate. Eating peppers can increase your fat burning rate for several hours!
I love the idea that I\’m burning extra calories after each meal or snack simply by including these items.!
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