It may sound too good to be true to some of you, but you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that there are actually a number of foods out there that are not only healthy and delicious, but that can also help you to naturally burn fat, even in a rested state. No, we’re really not lying and the majority of these foods you probably enjoy on a weekly basis anyways, without truly understanding just how healthy and beneficial they are. Obviously we aren’t saying you can eat these foods a couple of days of the week, and then pig out on fatty junk food and lose weight, but if you consume these foods as part of a healthy and balanced diet, combined with plenty of exercise, your weight loss results will be far more impressive than you may have realised. Here’s a look at 4 of the best fat burning foods possible.
Kale
This leafy green vegetable is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet and it is literally packed full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients that the body absolutely adores. One of the main reasons why kale is so effective at fighting fat is that it is packed full of fiber, which helps detox the body and helps suppress our appetites, keeping us full for longer. If we feel full, we don’t crave more food, and we don’t eat more food, meaning we consume less calories. Less calories means less fat. Kale also helps protect us against numerous diseases including cancer.
Salmon
Though salmon is higher in calories than most other sources of fish, the calories contained in salmon aren’t actually stored as fat and can actually help communicate with fat burning enzymes within the body, encouraging them to burn more fat cells. Salmon is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which help boost metabolism within the body. The faster a person’s metabolism is, the more calories they burn. Another way in which salmon helps us to burn fat is that as it is a great source of protein, the body has to work harder to digest it and break it down. Protein is thermogenic, and so in order for the body to digest it, it uses more energy and burns more calories.
Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts are another food which helps increase fat loss. Brazil nuts have been found to help improve a person’s metabolism by converting their thyroid hormone to its natural state. The more active the thyroid gland is, the faster a person’s metabolism becomes. They have also been found to contain ingredients which help to bind up various toxins within the body which ordinarily would store themselves within fat cells inside the body.
Cinnamon
This humble spice has been found to be extremely beneficial when it comes to fat loss over the last few years. The reason for this is that the cinnamon actually helps to transport glucose sugar into our cells much quicker than average. Why is this beneficial? It all comes down to insulin. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas to help convert sugars into glucose to be used as energy. The problem is that it is also a hormone which promotes fat storage. The quicker the glucose is transported into our cells, the less insulin is required and so the less fat from our foods will be stored. A quarter, to half a teaspoon of powdered cinnamon has been found to be adequate enough, preferably mixed with a protein shake or a healthy breakfast smoothie perhaps?
