You have likely heard about miracle foods that cause your body to burn fat. But is it true? Are there foods that you can eat that will turn your body into a fat burner?Although it sounds like science fiction, studies have demonstrated that certain foods will cause people to drop more weight than the control group, who is not eating the food. And this is true when all other factors—such as a calorie intake and exercise—are the same.
What are these fat burning foods?
Beans
Beans are a dieter’s dream. They are filled with protein and carbs, but they are hard for your body to digest, so they stick around longer. Why is this good? Because your blood sugar remains steady and you’re not hungry.
They are also filled with fiber! Fiber will cause your digestive system to really exert itself. This is good for you because your blood sugar levels stay steady and your system runs more smoothly. Don’t choose fatty refried beans or sugar-filled baked beans. You are eating too many simple carbs and calories when you choose those. Stick with plain old beans.
Skim Milk
Calcium isn’t just for your bones. It is a metabolism booster too. Studies show that calcium intake does promote weight loss. When the control group and the test group did everything else the same, the test group lost three times more weight as the control group, who wasn’t getting extra calcium.
Dairy products are obviously king here, but choose low fat options. Then you get more calcium with fewer calories. Broccoli is a good choice as well.
Green Tea
You have probably read about green tea and wondered if the hype was true. The antioxidants alone are worth sipping this powerful free radical buster. Its caffeine content is mild enough to not compromise your body. And it works as a diuretic, so if you are retaining fluid, this can help.
But it’s also a fat burner. It takes 4-6 cups a day to perk up your weight loss.
Honorable Mention: Water
There is no nutritional value to water. But it is still a fat burner. The sodium in your body is diluted so your bloating is decreased. That means if you’re retaining water, you will flush some out. You will heal faster, and your metabolism will work optimally.
This is due to your kidneys, which filter the toxins and waste out of system. But in order to work well, they need hydration. If you don’t take in enough water, your kidneys will then turn over some work to your liver.
The liver can filter the body, but that’s not its purpose. It turns fat into energy your body can use for fuel. However, if its function is diverted to helping the kidneys, then fat does not get metabolized at the rate it should. So, drinking water revs your metabolism in more ways than one.
Add these foods into your diet and drink enough water each day. This will aid you on your path to weight loss.
