Bella Adams
You can read either only good things or nothing about fat-burning foods on the Internet. No, we are not implying that such foods do not exist in nature. We’re being straightforward – nothing you can eat burns fat by itself. It “burns” only if you have created an energy deficit – that is, you have eaten less than you spent during the day. However, some scientists take a week as the reporting period and still do not believe in the magic of food. But, there is also a theory of negative calorie content – allegedly, vegetables, lean protein sources, and some fruits require more calories to be absorbed than they contain. So, eat and lose weight? Not quite – moderate consumption of the foods listed below will help you learn to eat “with a deficit” and not suffer from hunger. And this is the essence of any successful weight loss diet.
Foods for weight loss:
Green tea
Green tea contains antioxidants and catechins, speeding up metabolism by 4%. Of course, you don’t have to follow a special tea diet, but “skipping” a cup or two before breakfast, lunch, and dinner is a good solution. This way you will eat less – high-quality tea has a slightly tart flavor that suppresses taste buds. A full stomach plus a slightly muffled perception of flavors will reduce the desire to eat. Green tea also helps to get rid of swelling and stimulates the neuromuscular connection, so a cup before your workout will improve your results.
Grapefruit
It has been an integral part of fat-burning diets for a long time, but only now has there been irrefutable evidence of the positive effect of this fruit on insulin levels in the body, and therefore on fat metabolism. Its regular consumption can reduce a person’s weight by 2 kg in 2 weeks on average. To do this, it is enough to eat 150 g of fruit daily or drink juice squeezed from it. The effect of grapefruit on the body is caused by the fact that it reduces insulin levels. A couple of grapefruit slices after each meal will help keep glucose and insulin “under control,” which will reduce hunger and speed up fat metabolism. This simple strategy can increase fat-burning efficiency during a strict diet. This also includes all citrus fruits: pomelo, orange, tangerine. In addition, citrus fruits strengthen the immune system and cleanse the body of toxins.
Pineapple
It is believed that pineapple contains a unique enzyme, bromelain, which breaks down complex lipids. However, this enzyme has only proteolytic activity, i.e., it breaks down proteins exclusively. This leads to a very simple conclusion: bromelain has no effect on subcutaneous fat, and this miracle enzyme cannot restore your former slimness. However, the enzymatic activity of pineapple lasts for a long time, and it has a very good effect on digested food. Bromelain is especially good at helping to digest fish, meat, dairy products, and legumes. In addition, pineapple has the ability to quench hunger. Remember, you can’t eat pineapples on an empty stomach – it can lead to gastritis, and you should also refrain from pineapple if you have an ulcer or high acidity of gastric juice. After eating this fruit, you need to rinse your mouth with water, because the acid contained in it eats away at tooth enamel.
Spices
Chicory, ginger, and cinnamon. Just a quarter of a teaspoon of cinnamon eaten with meals helps to absorb sugar more efficiently and lower blood sugar levels. It can also be used instead of sugar, as it has a naturally sweet taste.
Celery
Why: Perhaps the lowest-calorie vegetable, 100 g of stalked celery contains about 8 kcal, the root about 20, and although the calorie content may vary depending on the variety, all types of this salad vegetable are excellent at removing fluid. However, celery has long gained the support of the diet community; soups and salads made from it are on the table for those who are losing weight almost every day. How to consume: up to a kilogram per day with any food.
Fiber-rich vegetables that take more calories to process than they contain
In any case, they are useful for those who want to become slimmer, as they are high in fiber, which improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Daily consumption of at least one type has a positive effect on the process of cleansing the body of toxins. These are artichokes, cabbage, green bell peppers, broccoli, radishes, green peas, black radish, savoy cabbage, red beets, cucumbers, carrots, celery, asparagus, kohlrabi, spinach, head lettuce, watercress, zucchini, dandelions.
High consumption of fiber-rich vegetables is the real secret to a good figure. The reason why vegetables are effective is that they fill the stomach, but do not provide too many calories. This makes the metabolism remain high during a strict diet, due to the need to digest large amounts of food. Vegetables are good for satiating and keeping blood sugar stable.
Ginger in all forms
Why: The burning ginger root improves immunity, prevents putrefaction in the gastrointestinal tract, and improves peristalsis. It also literally “stuns” the taste buds, so you’ll enjoy the chicken breast with ginger seasoning more. It is an ideal spice for those who follow a diet rich in protein and fiber, but poor in conventional flavor enhancers. But ginger does not burn calories, so it makes no sense to eat it with regular food.
