In the battle of the bulge, you need to burn fat for weight loss. But how do you turn your body in to a fat burning machine? Below is a list of 5 cheap weight loss foods that will help you start burning fat cells, and prevent insulin spikes.
Almonds – You need to eat only 12 almonds a day to rev up your metabolizing of fat in your body because almonds are high in alpha-linolenic acid. According to a study in the International Journal of Obesity, dieters who ate just 3 ounces of almonds per day reduced their body mass index an average of 18%, compared to non-nut eating dieters who reduced their BMIs only 11%.
Berries – Not only are berries loaded with Vitamin C, but they also help you burn up to 30% more fat when you exercise. So, if you’re heading for the gym, eat a cup of berries before you go to make that workout do 30% more work for you.
Oranges – Oranges and other citrus fruits are in season now – so stock up. Oranges contain flavones compounds which burn fat. Women who ate the most flavones had a significantly lower increase in their body fat over a 14 year period, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. It’s best to snack on fresh fruit slices, but if you prefer orange juice, you should stick to the juice with pulp for the best results.
Soybeans – Soybeans are sometimes better known as edamame. These are sweet little green beans that not only block fat absorption; they also break down fatty deposits already on your body. Edamame taste great slightly roasted with a light sprinkling of sea salt, or just thrown raw into a salad. You might have to go to a health food or whole food store to find them fresh, but most grocery stores are now carrying them frozen.
Sweet potatoes – Sweet potatoes are much higher in fiber than regular potatoes, and with the sweet flavor require no butter to taste great. The high fiber content prevents those insulin spikes, like cinnamon, so spare the butter, and eat sweet potatoes instead. Keep your portion size to a small sweet potato (about the size of 2 bars of soap.
Simple foods like these can really help with optimizing your metabolism. Fat burning is a key for reducing body fat and getting rid of visceral fat or belly fat. This is the most harmful kind of weight to carry because it surrounds your vital organs with fat.