Top Fat Burning Foods

How to Fat Burning

Just exercising is not enough to burn fat. Also, for most of us sticking to a strict exercise regime is not so easy owing to their tight work schedule. But, maintaining weight is essential to gaining weight hampers your appearance and lowers your self-esteem. Also, obesity poses several health risks. So, how to burn fat without exercise. Do not worry as there are fat burning foods that you can add to your diet regimen to stay healthy and fit. In our article, we have enlisted top fat burning foods to aid weight loss.

How to Fat Burning

How to Fat Burning

Fat Burning Foods

Fasting or starving yourself is not a healthy way to reduce weight. Better include fat burning foods to your diet. Yes, we are saying you not to stop eating but to start eating foods that are low in calories but burn calorie by increasing body’s metabolism.

Top Fat Burning Foods

1.Whole Grains-

Whole grains have germ, endow sperm, and bran. They are coarse grains and are healthy to eat. Being rich in fibers whole grains burn more calories to get digested. Whole grains keep your stomach filled for a long duration and refrains you from overeating. Include fat burning whole grains to your meals. However, keep a check over the portion as whole grains are rich in carbs.

Whole Grains

Whole Grains

2.Green Tea-

Green tea is one of the healthiest beverage. It is rich in Anti-Oxidants. EGCG catch in present in green tea boosts body metabolism. Also, green tea boosts body immunity and fights free radical damage. Drink green tea two times a day.

3.Lean meat-

In our list of fat burning foods we have also included food non-vegetarians and meat lovers. Lean meat or low-fat meat such as Turkey meat or poultry without skin is a good source of protein and low in calories and saturated fats. It is good for weight loss as well as provides you with essential nutrients such as vitamin B12 and fol ate. However,for weight loss, make sure to grill or toast lean meat without the use of oil.

Lean meat

Lean meat

4. Chili Peppers-

Chilli is rich in capsaicin. Capsaicin is anti-inflammatory, analgesic and also aids weight loss. Studies prove that chilli peppers reduces appetite, improves your metabolism and healthily promotes calorie burn. So include chilli in your diet.

5.Eggs-

Eggs may have a bad reputation because of its high cholesterol content. But studies have shown that cholesterol present in eggs does not increase the level of blood cholesterol. Egg is a rich source of protein and monosaturated fat which is healthy. It is also rich in calcium and vitamins. Egg burns belly fat. It gove you fewer calories and keeps your stomach filed for an extended period.

6.Fruits-

Fruits are low in calories, high in fiber and rich in vitamins and minerals. Include fruits such as apple, pears and pineapple in your diet to lose weight. They are zero calorie foods. This means that calories obtained from fruits are not sufficient to digest them and so extra calories are burned. Consume 2-3 servings of fruits everyday.

Fruits

Fruits

7. Flax seeds-

Flax seeds was consumed by our ancestors but have been overlooked by the modern people. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fibers and is low in carbs. It is one of the top fat burning food. Add 1-2 teaspoon of flax seed to soups, salad and curd. Also, drink lots of water along with consuming flax seed or it may cause constipation. Flax seeds are gluten-free and can also be consumed by those who need to consume gluten-free food.

Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds

8.Apple cider vinegar-

Apple cider vinegar reduce appetite and lowers the blood sugar level. It contains acetic acid and reduces the fat storage. Add a teaspoon of ACV to a glass of warm water and drink it empty stomach.

*Rinse your mouth correctly after consuming apple cider vinegar as it is acidic and may damage your teeth.

*Refrain yourself from drinking ACV for an extended period.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar

9.Buttermilk-

Buttermilk is rich in potassium, calcium and protein. It keeps your tummy full and aids weight loss. Also, it prevents muscles loss during weight loss. Beingrich in probiotics buttermilk improves digestion and reduces bloating and constipation.

Besides including fat burning foods to your diet make sure to divide your entire day diet plan into 5-6 meals. Avoid skipping breakfast or dinner and drink lots of water.

*We don’t say that your body doesn’t need exercise. But, if your tight schedule does not allow you to go to the gym, better add fat burning foods to your diet and practice NEAT exercises to stay active and fit.A few examples of NEAT exercises are walking to your office, walking while talking on the phone or taking stairs instead of the lift.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.