Foods that`ll help burn FAT

Foods that`ll help burn FAT

List of 14

I`ve been off the “Smokes”, for slightly over 6 months now. My 7^th monthAnniversary will be on Aug 10^th.

This is a re-issue Blog from “The Bear`s Den” April 25^th 2011

 To be honest I’m finding it very tough. There is not a day that passes in which my old “buddy” wants to re join me. On top of that I’m experiencing the “sweats” during the evening. Certainly the nicotine has left my body by now, correct?

My eating is very controlled during the morning and day time. However at night, I’m GORGING!! Thus now I have weight gain. I`m so frustrated & pissed with myself right now.

Yesterday being Easter, dinner was huge; however, fortunately we ate early afternoon. My personal challenge was to get through the evening without raiding the fridge. With the assistance of these sugarless candies I discovered when I stopped smoking, and a roasted nut mixture I created, plus tons of water. I got through the evening YEAH!

One down, and the rest of my life to go ;o)))

This morning I did some research and came up with my list of 14 that I’m going to work with. And I`m sure I’ll get my weight back down, which will no doubt turn one of my personal negatives into a positive!

 

List of 14

(Special Note: There`s nothing listed here that`ll break any grocery budget!)

Turkey:

Is a dieter’s friend, because it’s a great source of lean protein. This helps boost metabolism, says AOL Health. Removing the skin before eating saves additional fat calories, too. Turkey breast can be used just like chicken. So try dicing and using in a stir-fry, or skewering onto kabobs, or grilling

Tuna:

Can help reduce the level of the hormone leptin in the body. Lower leptin levels are associated with faster metabolisms - at least in mice. University of Wisconsin researchers discovered that mice with low leptin levels have faster metabolisms and burn fat more efficiently than animals with higher leptin levels, reports AOL Health.

Lean Beef:

Helps boost your metabolism because it’s rich in protein, which requires more calories for your body to digest than either fat or carbs, says AOL Health. Keep in mind the key word here: lean. That means steering clear of well marbled T-bone steaks in favor of leaner cuts like Flank steak. And if you want a burger, substitute ground sirloin for higher-fat ground chuck.

Salmon:

Contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which can alter the levels of a hormone in your body called leptin, says AOL Health. Lower leptin levels are associated with a higher caloric burn. This fish is excellent on the grill, so think of it when it's time to fire up the barbecue this season.

Pork:

Is an excellent source of protein. The more protein you consume, the harder your body has to work to digest it. But be smart about pork consumption, and keep it lean, AOL recommends. Lean pork chops that are grilled and seasoned with fresh herbs are a much better bet than ribs slathered with barbecue sauce.

Sardines (canned):

Are rich in fish oil, and French research has found that men who replaces six grams of fat with six grams of fish oil lost an average of two pounds in just 12 weeks, according to AOL Health.

Chicken:

Is high in metabolism-boosting protein. Danish researchers found that men who subbed protein for one fifth of their daily carbs increased the number of calories they burned each day by up to five percent, AOL Health reports.

Coffee:

contains caffeine, which helps speed up your heart rate and thus helps you burn more calories, reports AOL Health. And this benefit comes in coffee of all kinds, whether it’s iced, hot or in a mocha smoothie. Of course, the hundreds of calories in a sugar and fat-rich blended coffee drink can negate whatever heart-quickening benefit the coffee in caffeine imparts, so you may want to consider using skim milk and keeping sweeteners to a minimum. I myself drink it black.

Green Tea:

Has a chemical called EGCG that causes the brain and nervous system to run faster and helps you burn more calories. EGCG works sort of like caffeine except that caffeine causes your heart to beat faster. Want a super boost of your metabolism? Try combining caffeine and a 90 mg.dose of EGCG three times a day and you can burn an additional 80 calories a day, AOL Health says. Researchers found this out, along with the great news that you don’t have to engage in exercise for this to happen; it occurs when your body is at rest.

Oats:

Is a rich source of fiber, which pumps up your metabolism? And since oatmeal breaks down slowly in your stomach, says AOL Health, it doesn’t cause a big insulin spike the way carbs like bagels do. Oatmeal is typically eaten for breakfast, which is an important meal to consume for anyone who wants to burn calories. Eating this meal keeps insulin production down and revs up the daily calorie burn.

Cruciferous Vegetables:

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and celery are fat-burning cruciferous vegetables that are high in fiber and have a low caloric content

Gourds:

Cucumber and squash are among the gourds that can also be included as fat-burning vegetables in a weight loss regimen because of their low caloric value and high fiber content

Others:

such as eggplant, peppers and tomatoes comes from their high fiber and low caloric content while hot peppers offer fat burning through their thermogenic effect

Nuts:

Choose the right seeds and nuts that contain MUFA. All of these nuts and seeds burn belly fat and can be consumed as snacks or added to many recipes: almond butter, natural peanut butter (smooth and crunchy), cashew butter, dry-roasted cashews, dry-roasted sunflower seeds, dry-roasted peanuts, roasted pumpkin seeds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pine nuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, pistachios, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame seed paste (tahini).

Let me know if these work for you ....your feedback & comments are welcomed...Thanks ;o))