Crush cravings and fast-track your
way to a hot body with these super-slimming heroes
So, you want to feel better in the buff?
Fill up your plate! You can boost your fat burn by eating more - it just means
making some savvy food choices. We’ve done the hard work for you and
cherry-picked 10 of our favorite flavor-packed foods that help your body torch
fat and burn extra calories. All you have to do is focus on eating! You’re
welcome.
1. Spinach
Ridiculously low in calories, spinach is
packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Like other dark green leafy
veggies, this super-slimmer helps boost liver detoxification. It cleanses your
body of unwanted toxins, which is crucial for successful weight loss.
Try this: add a handful of spinach to
salads and drizzle with balsamic vinegar for a tasty meal.
Ridiculously
low in calories, spinach is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
2. Berries
Fruit is nutritious, but it’s not always a
dieter’s best friend. Why? Some fruits are high in fructose, a sugar that can
lead to weight gain. As a rule, munch on darker fruits such as blueberries,
strawberries and raspberries. These berries are chock-full of antioxidants and
fiber, and low in fructose.
Try this: throw a handful of berries in a
blender with a cup of almond milk and a scoop of whey protein for a healthy
post-workout snack.
3. Green tea
OK, strictly speaking it’s not a food, but
green tea is well known for its super-powered fat-burning qualities. This
waist-trimming tea is crammed with antioxidants called catechins and just
enough caffeine to give you a buzz without leaving you wired. A study published
in the journal Obesity found that EGCG, a powerful compound in the green brew,
helped to slow down weight gain, even when this was combined with a high-fat
diet.
Try this: add a squeeze of lemon to boost
liver detoxification.
This
waist-trimming tea is crammed with antioxidants called catechins and just
enough caffeine to give you a buzz without leaving you wired.
4. Yoghurt
Natural yoghurt is a great source of
probiotics, which help keep belly fat at bay. This dairy delight is also high
in protein, which is proven to keep you feeling fuller for longer. Avoid
flavored yoghurts, which are usually packed with artificial nasties - you can
sweeten your snack with a teaspoon of good-quality honey instead.
Try this: a pot of natural yoghurt served
with 2 teaspoons of mixed seeds and a drizzle of honey. seeds and a drizzle of
honey.
5. Salmon
When it comes to successful weight loss,
salmon gets five stars. The oily fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which
help your body burn fat at a faster rate, and it’s a fabulous source of
muscle-building protein. It’s versatile too - enjoy it steamed, baked or
grilled.
Try it salmon baked with lemon, herbs and
mushrooms, served with roasted vegetables.
When
it comes to successful weight loss, salmon gets five stars.
6. Avocado
A speedy metabolism is essential for
impressive weight- loss results, and avocados have special powers to help perk
up your body’s fat-burning furnace. Often unfairly demonized in the dieting
world, this amazing fruit is a wonderful source of healthy monounsaturated
fatty acids and antioxidants, making it an essential tool in your fat-burning
arsenal. Have half an avocado for a tasty and filling afternoon snack.
Try this: 2 tablespoons of guacamole on
oatcakes.
7. Eggs
Eggs are packed with nutrients and high in
protein. A 2012 study by the Pennington Biomedical Research Centre in Louisiana
found that overweight and obese people who ate eggs for breakfast had lower
levels of the appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin in their blood three hours
after eating. Result!
Try this: one poached egg on wholegrain
toast.
Eggs
are packed with nutrients and high in protein.
8. Nuts
8 Cashews, Brazil nuts and almonds are
packed with omega-3, which helps control appetite and lower the muffin
top-inducing hormone cortisol. Harvard School of Public Health found those who
ate high-fiber foods, including nuts, boosted weight loss by 31b in four years.
Try this: nibble on a handful of raw mixed
nuts and team with an apple for a filling snack.
9. Oats
As teaming bowl of porridge is the perfect
way to start the day. Oats are loaded with fiber, which helps keep your
digestive tract in tip-top shape and keeps you feeling full for hours. They’re
also a great source of hormone- regulating B vitamins.
Try this: 50g of porridge made with almond
milk and linseeds.
Oats
are loaded with fiber, which helps keep your digestive tract in tip-top shape
and keeps you feeling full for hours.
10. Lentils
A vegetarian’s best friend, lentils are not
only a great protein-based meat alternative, they’re jam-packed with
weight-loss boosting fiber. Lentils also help regulate blood sugar levels and
boost energy, and are great in soups, salads or stews.
Try this: a bowl of spicy lentil soup with
a small wholegrain roll.
