Natural Fat Burners

Weight Loss Solutions

Consume Fewer Calories and Burn Body Fat

Include these natural fat burners into your daily weight loss routine to speed your metabolism and keep those calories burning.   Talk about weight loss solutions!

You'll be amazed that you can actually eat more, consume fewer calories, and … burn body fat.  Losing body fat has never been so delicious!

Luscious and natural, these delectable fat burning foods are best enjoyed in their natural state.  For you that means easy preparation and less expense.

Commercial processing of foods often means the addition of ingredients that are not good for us, such as sodium, sugars, corn syrup, preservatives, or saturated fats.  Even excessive processing of fruit into "juice" can eliminate fiber and add calories. 

And, of course there is the over-processing of grains.  "Whole grains" are absorbed slowly and help to make us feel full.  But once the outer cover of the grain is removed to make white flour and white rice, the healthy benefits of these natural fat burners are also removed.  And because, this process also eliminates most of the natural flavor of these grains, in come the refined ingredients.  Be cautious of cereals, granola bars and the likes of "multi grain" or "honey grain" breads.

So, here they are, in their natural state … the ultimate natural fat burners.

Citrus Fruits
Fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, limes, lemons, and tangerines are high in vitamin C. In addition to its antioxidant qualities, vitamin C also works to dilute and burn body fat.  All fruits rich in vitamin C will work to speed your metabolism and to help control cholesterol.

Grapefruit in particular is recognized for its natural fat burner qualities.  Acids in grapefruit act as natural fat and cholesterol fighters and also increase metabolism.  The pectin in grapefruit also aids in breaking down fat cells.  Grapefruit is likewise known for its ability to lower insulin levels, thereby reducing hunger.

Apples and Berries
Both are high in pectin, a substance which limits the ability of your cells to absorb fat.  Apples also contain high levels of fiber which works to burn body fat.

Cherries
Cherries encourage the body to eliminate fat.

Cantaloupes and Apricots
High in beta carotene, these fruits likewise aid in flushing fat.

Low Fat Dairy Products
High levels of calcium and protein in dairy products actually increase the rate of fat burning in our cells, making them one of the best forms of natural fat burners.

According to some reports, women who consume low fat dairy foods 3 to 4 times a day burn 70% more fats than those who do not include these products in their daily diet.  Excellent choices would include low fat yogurt, non fat milk, or low fat cottage cheese.

Calcium and protein also aid in maintaining muscle mass.  Even at rest, muscle burns more calories than fat simply because your body works more diligently to process protein than it does to burn fat.

Lean Proteins, Beef, Pork, Chicken, Turkey
Protein is vital to the formation of muscle.  Research studies have shown that people who eat a diet high in protein burn twice as many calories as those eating carbs.  Experts recommend that the percentage of protein in your diet should reach 20 to 35%.

Because your body works harder to digest protein, there are more calories burned in the process.  Specific sources of lean protein would include chicken or turkey breast, flank steak, top round steak, or lean pork.

Eggs
While eggs have long taken the rap for their cholesterol level (around 210 mg), they may be one of the best fat burners.  While some studies dispute that the cholesterol in eggs is potentially harmful, there is agreement that eggs are a high quality protein with a natural source of vitamin D.  This vitamin is vital in maintaining muscle health.

The concentration of protein in eggs (over 6 grams) helps to build and preserve muscle.  As for burning body fat, one pound of muscle burns up to 50 more calories a day than a pound of fat.

Whole Grains  
Whole grains such as oatmeal are natural fat burners that are high in fiber.  Research studies have shown that fiber can increase your ability to burn body fat by as much as 30%.  Studies also suggest that women in particular who eat more fiber are slower to gain weight over time.

Fiber
Enhances our body's ability to eliminate waste and fat deposit. 
In addition to oatmeal, whole grains include brown rice, wild rice, and whole wheat bread and pasta products.

Beans
Navy Beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, and lima beans are all low in fat and high in protein and fiber.
Protein and fiber stimulate the body to burn fat.  Fiber in particular diminishes hunger and food cravings by stimulating a sense of fullness. 

Soybeans in particular enhance the body's ability to eliminate fat.

Again, natural state is the key.  Enjoy health-food-store soybeans a few times a week for a unique treat.  Sorry, baked beans and refried beans don't count.

Omega-3 fatty acids - Salmon, tuna, herring, mackerel, cod, trout, sardines.
These essential elements lower levels of a protein hormone known as leptin.  Low leptin levels result in a faster metabolism rate and hence the ability of the body to burn fat more quickly. 

If you're not a fan of fish,  according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Omega 3 fish oil supplements combined with regular exercise likewise stimulate your fat burning enzymes.

Asparagus
Alkaloids found in asparagus serve to break down fat.  Asparagus is also rich in vitamins and fiber and an element, inulin, which promotes healthy digestion.

Spinach
Spinach is rich in iron which is vital for transporting oxygen to your muscles.  Strong muscle enhances the body's ability to burn fat.  Iron deficiency, which is particularly common in women, also tends to slow metabolism and decrease energy levels.

So spoil yourself!  Include these natural fat burners, rich in nutrients and low in calories into your daily weight loss routine and watch the pounds melt off!

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