If you are trying to get fit, toned and lose weight, the easiest way to do so is by eating foods that will help you lose weight. Different foods and beverages will also work differently to help you burn more calories, feel more full, and actually eat less. These foods will not only help you burn fat and lose weight, but they will also work to get rid of stubborn belly fat.
1. beans
Beans are a miracle food because of the many benefits they provide. Firstly, they have a high fiber content. Fiber is good for your digestive system. More importantly, since your body can’t digest fiber, you burn more calories than you take in because this fiber is indigestible.
Even if you’re not a vegetarian, beans are still a good source of plant-based protein. Then, since they are low in calories, they allow you to eat more food and still meet your nutritional needs.
One key to preparing your beans properly is to soak them before cooking and then drain the water. Use fresh water to cook your beans. This will help you get rid of the gas they normally produce. Start eating beans slowly and keep adding them as your body becomes more comfortable digesting them.
I recommend eating about a cup of cooked beans every day. Consider using them in soups, salads and even as a side to your meals.
2. Low fat milk
Milk is one of those foods that sometimes goes bad because of the fat present in it. The benefits of drinking milk far outweigh the problems associated with it, and as long as you are not lactose intolerant, it is well worth adding it to your diet to combat the problem of body fat.
One of the components of milk is CLA (conjugated linoleic acid). It is a mineral that helps in burning belly fat. If you drink about three glasses of milk per day, it provides about 500 milligrams of CLA, and that’s enough to help you burn fat without changing your diet. This does not mean that you can eat whatever you want. Studies have shown that drinking three 8-ounce glasses of milk a day is enough to help you reduce body fat, especially belly fat.
3. Dark Chocolate
Although green tea and red wine are excellent for helping you burn fat because they contain catechins, dark chocolate is the best option for burning fat. If you choose a high-quality dark chocolate that contains at least 70 to 85 percent dark cocoa, you’ll find it’s also high in antioxidants and contains about 11 grams of fiber. It also contains the following minerals that are good for your health: iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus and selenium.
Dark chocolate has also been shown to help prevent the oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol) and increase HDL (good cholesterol). If you have high blood pressure, it can lower it as well as increasing blood flow and reducing heart disease. The only caution here is to be mindful of the quantity you eat or else you can negate the benefits of eating it for weight loss.
There are many foods you can eat that will help you lose fat without depriving yourself of your favorite foods. The right foods will also allow you to eat more and give you the added benefit of creating a diet that becomes a lifestyle and keeps you slim.
Source by Jinger Jarrett
