Top 5 Fat-Burning Foods

By Team eLifestyle Fitness and Lifestyle Expert Robb Armstrong

In last week’s Fit Tip we told you how consuming the right amounts of protein could accelerate the time it takes to reach your fitness goals.

This week we serve up our top five fat-burning foods that, in conjunction with regular exercise, will supply your body with exceptional fat-burning potential to shed the pounds.

What are the best?

Quite simply, foods that are high in protein and fiber are the best kinds of food to eat if you want to rev up your fat-burning potential.

Top-5 Fat-Burning Foods

1. Eggs

More precisely, egg whites. They are very high in protein but won’t put you over the recommended daily amount of cholesterol contained in a couple of eggs with yolks. Eggs contain the vitamin B12, a great supplement for breaking down fat cells.

2. Low Fat Dairy Products

According to an article in Obesity Research, women who ate low-fat dairy products such as nonfat yogurt and low-fat milk three to four times per day lost 70 percent more fat than low-dairy dieters.

3. Oatmeal

Gaining popularity in recent years, naturally prepared oatmeal (unsweetened and unflavored) definitely has some great nutritional qualities. It’s loaded with soluble fiber, which helps reduce blood cholesterol by flushing the bad digestive acids out of your system, and is also beneficial in fighting colon cancer and heart disease.

4. Olive Oil

Rich in monounsaturated fat (good fat), a type of fat researchers have found to provide outstanding health benefits, olive oil is so good that it helps you burn fat while keeping your “bad” cholesterol intake down.

5. Whole Grains

Your body needs carbohydrates. If you go without them completely your body will start to crave them, so it’s best to include the right kinds. That means one’s that haven’t been processed and contain the fiber and minerals your body needs.

Bonus Tip: It takes more energy to digest protein than it does to digest fat. Therefore, the more protein you eat, the more calories your body burns!

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