9 FAT-BURNING FOODS FOR A HEALTHY LOOK

Every New Year brings along a list of resolutions meant to help us improve our lifestyle –hitting the gym more than once a month and eating healthy (no more chocolate chunks in the evening) would be some of the most popular. And let’s face it, after the long series of parties and endless dinner events we struggled to during the winter holidays, this kind of resolutions would be exactly what the doctor’s ordered if we aim to get back in shape before the beachwear season strikes again.

Here are some of the best fat-burning foods that along with a proper exercising routine will help us look gorgeous just in time for summer.

 

1.CUCUMBER

Containing 90% water and only 14 calories/cup, cucumber is a trusted ally when it comes to fat burning. With minerals like sulphur and silicon, it helps reduce body fat and excess body fluid. Its other plant compounds provide beneficial antioxidant features that help transit and indirectly help in weight loss.

 

2.WALNUTS

Loaded with protein and fibers, walnuts are great in supporting weightloss. While proteins increase satiety boosting your metabolism, fibers help by filling up your stomach and delaying an increase in ghrelin, the hormone that makes you feel hungry.

 

3.CUMIN

Rich in phytosterols, plant chemicals known to inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the body, cumin prevents the storage of excess body fat, contributing in weight loss. A great source of iron, cumin supports the function of the immune system.

 

4.APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Great for digestion and fat burn, ACV makes you eat less by producing a feeling of satiety. It also controls blood sugar levels, reducing the diabetes risk. ACV also contains a lot of organic acids that speed up your metabolism and increase the rate at which body fat is burnt.

 

5.GRAPEFRUIT

Made 90% of water and featuring compounds that help lower insulin, grapefruits may help you lose weight in no-time. Loaded with fibers and proteins, grapefruits keep you full for a long time, reducing the snack cravings in-between meals.

 

6.BEANS

Low in calories and packed with protein and fibers, beans are great to help you tone up while losing body fat. Beans help maintaining stable energy and blood-sugar levels by preventing cravings for sugary treats between meals.

 

7.AVOCADO

Containing lots of healthy fats for the body, and bursting with proteins and filling fibers, avocados make a great choice when it comes to belly fat loss. A half of the miraculous food a day would help you get a healthy appearance.

 

8.GREEN TEA

Containing caffeine, a stimulant proved to aid fat burning and a massive range of antioxidants that boost metabolism, green tea is proved to be essential in fat burning. The active compounds in green tea can aid in the fat losing process by boosting the effects of some fat burning hormones.

 

9.BANANAS

Filled with soluble fibers that are known for decreasing appetite, bananas are great for waistline slimming and for increasing the immune system. However, because they contain more calories than other fruits, eating a banana a day would be enough for a healthy diet.

 

 

Trevor