Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Fat Burning Foods?

Are There Foods That Burn Fat?
Q: Are there really foods that burn fat? If so, what are they?
A: Not really, but there are foods that contain fewer calories than the body uses to digest them. Therefore, when you eat these foods (cruciferous veggies, leafy greens, and so forth), you're helping create a calorie deficit.
That said, there are also certain foods that will crank up your metabolism by releasing the right hormones. Protein will release more human growth hormone. Foods with selenium and zinc will support a healthy thyroid. You can boost your metabolic rate by eating clean, whole, fresh foods and avoiding processed foods and chemicals. But there is no food that will magically burn off fat. For that, you have to get off your butt and get moving!

Free Food!

Well, some food is virtually calorie free. Even if you're just eating healthy soup or making a salad, definitely include some chopped cruciferous veggies with your meal! Cabbage, kale, and rutabaga all offer more volume to keep you full longer and have practically zero calories — and you get all the good phytochemicals that come with them.

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