Aside from exercising in order to raise your body’s metabolic rate, there are certain foods you should be eating in order to complement your exercise program. These foods are referred to as thermogenic, thermo meaning “heat” and genic meaning “producing.” So, there are certain foods we can consume on a regular basis that will heat up the body and cause it to burn more fat.
To help you burn more fat, here is a list of some of the top foods you should eat to get your metabolism racing.
Vegetables – For the most benefit, eat these raw or lightly steamed. You can eat as much of these veggies as you like, they will not make you fat. Cabbage, celery, cauliflower, artichokes, beets, green beans, cucumbers, leeks, onions, string beans, sauerkraut, pumpkin, radishes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, corn, asparagus, carrots, okra, mushrooms, kale, lettuce, red cabbage, turnips, scallions, peppers and eggplant.
Fresh Fruits – Following are fruits that are LOW in calories, full of vitamins and minerals, and will really rev up your metabolism. Fill up on these fruits! They are great for your digestion because of being high in water content. Nectarines, watermelon, mangoes, blackberries, papaya, grapefruit, grapes, strawberries, cantaloupe, lemons, pineapple, prunes, tangerines, blueberries, honeydew, cherries, raspberries, tomatoes, apricots, apples, cranberries and peaches.
Protein – Lean beef, chicken, fish, pork and turkey are all good choices. A great plant-based protein to use is tofu. There are a lot of different seeds, nuts, beans and legumes that are very good sources of protein.
Spices – The following have great thermogenic characteristics. Fennel seeds, garlic, chili powder, parsley, cinnamon.
The Top 10 Fat Burning Foods – cold water, green tea, soup, salad, milk, veggies, oatmeal, fresh fruits, grapefruit, whole grains.
Create a Meal – planning a meal is quite simple.
1. Make a veggie choice.
2. Choose a protein (make the serving size the size of the palm of your hand.)
3. Complex carbs are next, such as oats, whole grains, sweet potatoes or brown rice.
A good combination of the right types of fat-burning foods and a good exercise program can really ignite your body’s fat burning activity and help you to lose weight fast while maintaining your lean muscle mass.
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