Losing weight sometimes takes nothing more than a little common sense, one of the things I have learned over the years is that you really don't have to give up to many of the things you love, you just need to have a strategic plan on what to eat, while dieticians may make things sound like rocket science it really is not. Sometimes in order to burn fat and lose weight it is just a matter of eating the right foods and below I will discuss a few foods that can help you burn fat making weight loss easier.
Protein is a key element for burning calories, the higher quality the protein the more efficient your body will be, if you do any sort of physical exercise especially weight training because for muscles to develop they need protein.
Eggs
Eggs are probably one of the most complete food sources that is readily available, eggs for many years were scrutinized because of their cholesterol levels but they are not that bad and do not directly have an adverse effect on cholesterol eggs are full of nutrients that include:
Protein is a key element for burning calories, the higher quality the protein the more efficient your body will be, if you do any sort of physical exercise especially weight training because for muscles to develop they need protein.
Eggs
Eggs are probably one of the most complete food sources that is readily available, eggs for many years were scrutinized because of their cholesterol levels but they are not that bad and do not directly have an adverse effect on cholesterol eggs are full of nutrients that include:
- Vitamin A: 6% of the RDA.
- Folate: 5% of the RDA.
- Vitamin B5: 7% of the RDA.
- Vitamin B12: 9% of the RDA.
- Vitamin B2: 15% of the RDA.
- Phosphorus: 9% of the RDA.
- Selenium: 22% of the RDA.
Low Fat Dairy Products
Contrary to belief that dairy products are not good for you low fat dairy including, milk, cheese and yogurt especially (Greek yogurt) dairy products are packed with Vitamin D, Calcium and protein which all play a crucial role in helping burn fat. There have been numerous studies showing that people who drink milk lose more weight this suggests that more calcium and vitamin D can contribute to fat loss.
Contrary to belief that dairy products are not good for you low fat dairy including, milk, cheese and yogurt especially (Greek yogurt) dairy products are packed with Vitamin D, Calcium and protein which all play a crucial role in helping burn fat. There have been numerous studies showing that people who drink milk lose more weight this suggests that more calcium and vitamin D can contribute to fat loss.
Blueberries
Not only do Blueberries have powerful antioxidant properties, they also taste good, berries have many fat burning benefits that can help you lose weight, in fact most berries have similar benefits, berries also contribute to energy and are a great source of vitamin K, C and magnesium, berries can help get rid of bad fat and strengthen your immune system.
Not only do Blueberries have powerful antioxidant properties, they also taste good, berries have many fat burning benefits that can help you lose weight, in fact most berries have similar benefits, berries also contribute to energy and are a great source of vitamin K, C and magnesium, berries can help get rid of bad fat and strengthen your immune system.
Lean Meat
Not all meat is bad for you, in fact there are many lean cuts of beef, lamb and pork that are high in protein and are loaded with creatine and vitamins, if you are on a diet turkey or chicken breast are some the best thing you can add to your diet meat offers and abundant source of vitamins and minerals that include Vitamin B12 and Zinc, Niacin, Vitamin B6 and Riboflavin) Lets not forget fish which also has plenty of vitamins and is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids.
Not all meat is bad for you, in fact there are many lean cuts of beef, lamb and pork that are high in protein and are loaded with creatine and vitamins, if you are on a diet turkey or chicken breast are some the best thing you can add to your diet meat offers and abundant source of vitamins and minerals that include Vitamin B12 and Zinc, Niacin, Vitamin B6 and Riboflavin) Lets not forget fish which also has plenty of vitamins and is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids.
Apple cider vinegar
Normal apple cider vinegar is good but if you can get your hands on the organic kind its even better, the enzymes in apple cider vinegar can help stimulate digestion helping it function better, a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water 4-5 times a week can help you burn fat and lose weight. Apple cider vinegar also acts as an amazing appetite suppressant and reduces food cravings, if you have not tried it you may want to try it for week, I'm sure you will be amazed at the results.
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