You'd be surprised just how many great, fat burning foods you can find in your kitchen. If these foods are not currently in your kitchen, then I suggest going to the grocery store and purchasing them. What you carry in your kitchen is absolutely crucial to your fat loss.
My cousin recently told me about a very interesting study. They did a survey across the U.S. asking people if they ever felt extremely hungry. They found that the fatter the city, the hungrier the individual. How could this be?
Fatter people tend to feel hungrier because of mal-nutrition. They might consume a lot of calories, but the quality of the foods is to poor, that your body keep telling you your hungry. It's searching for vital nutrients that it is not getting.
Hence, one of the most important keys to fat loss is to focus on consuming nutrient-dense foods.
Here is a list of foods that you should keep in your fridge to help kick-start your fat burning plan:
Spices
Now you know why some Indian people are so skinny. Ginger, garlic, cinnamon, mustard, and hot peppers are thermogenic foods. This means that they generate heat within your body and temporarily increase your metabolic rate. They also help add taste to your food without adding on empty calories.
Complex Carbs
The Low-Carb fad failed to acknowledge just how important carbs are for energy and recovery. I did try the low carb diets and they failed for me. Sure, I lost weight, but I also felt slow, sluggish, and tired. Instead, stock your kitchen with complex carbs such as brown rice, whole grain breads, beans, and oatmeal.
Vegetables
Veggies are extremely important for your body, and yet people avoid them. Veggies such as cauliflower, tomatoes, asparagus, and Brussel sprouts help regulate your metabolism and normalize your insulin levels. If you don't like eating vegetables, then get yourself a good cook book and learn how to prepare them in a way that you enjoy.
Essential Fatty Acids
Essential fatty acids such as Omega 3 and Omega 6 can not be naturally produced in your body, so they must be ingested through your diet. Salmon and tuna are great sources of Omega 3. If you are unable to consume seafood, then you can supplement with capsules.
Lean Meats
Lean meats refer to muscular, larger-framed animals. Compared to 30 years ago, meat is 8-10 percent leaner. Many individuals avoid beef because of the high fat content. However, you need to search for leaner meat.
Fresh Fruits
Fruits contain essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that may help protect you from chronic diseases. Plus they taste good! I love my bananas, apples, and grapes and usually eat them as snacks throughout the day.
White or Green Tea
Unlike Black Tea, White and Green Tea undergo very little processing and no fermentation. White tea tastes extremely light and sweet compared to other types of tea. Green tea has been linked to greater fat burning and some fat burners even include green tea extract.
Nuts
I started increasing my intake of nuts when I learned about the benefits of healthy fats. Several studies have confirmed the benefits of increased intake of healthy fats, including increase fat loss.
Avocados
Avocados are one of these foods that people tend to avoid, but should actually consume more of! It is fruit high in monounsaturated fat, vitamins, minerals, micronutrients, and antioxidants.
Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is extremely high in protein. You can try it with chopped nuts and berries for a great snack. It is a rich source of calcium and vitamin K2 for your bones.
There you go! See if you have any of these super foods in your kitchen. If you don't, then go to the grocery store and grab them. You may also want to get rid of your fat-gaining foods (but not by eating them. Give them to your neighbor).
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