So I'm gona talk about some of the best foods to burn fat and boost your metabolism that you should include in your diet. It's not particularly ranked but here are some great ways to burn extra calories and fat simply but using dietary tactics and foods.
1. Spices: There are 3 main ones to use here in order to boost metabolism or support fat loss. Black pepper, Cayenne pepper and cinnamon. So the black pepper is great, not only does it boost your metabolism and taste good but it also aids nutrient absorption which will help you build muscle whilst burning fat.The Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin which is great for boosting your metabolism also. Finally the cinnamon is great for controlling blood sugar levels which in turn helps your body burn fat as a main source for fuel and leads to less fat gain.
2. Green tea: Already featured o this blog at
http://www.fitness-teen.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/green-tea.html but all I'll say here is that it is one of the main ingredients in metabolism boosting pills and has loads of health benefits. check out the link for full details.
3. Oatmeal: Oats or porridge oats are a great source of low GI (Glycemic index) foods that will help to reduce blood sugar spikes and in turn reduce fat gain. By including porridge in your diet every other morning you will get some great quality carbs for energy and very low sugar and if made with water it should be possibly the best breakfast out there in terms of slow energy release and low sugar levels.
4. Peanut Butter: Okay so here me out, yes I know it is calorie dense and it has a lot of fats per 100g but, the mix of protein and healthy fats means that it is a good metabolism boosting snack to have once or twice a week on wholemeal bread or rice crackers. The mix of healthy fats will aid brain function and skin complexion whilst encouraging the body to use fats as energy and so you may burn more body fat.
5. Almonds: Like peanut butter it is the healthy fats and proteins we want due to all the benefits listed above, but they are also a very low sugar snack and due to the protein and fats can be quite filling and easy to eat on the go. A must for someone who snacks a lot between meals.
6. Lean meats: In order to absorb protein and digest it in your diet the body is forced to use around 25% of the calories in the protein source just to get it into its system. This is a good way to burn cheap extra calories when you consider that it only takes 10% of the calories in carbohydrates and 5% of those in fats to breakdown and digest. So by having lean meat you will burn more calories and of course lean meats have less calories to begin with and can be filling.
7. Fruit: Fruit is a good way to get simple sugars into your diet and all of the micro-nutrients and vitamins you need to stay healthy, bu fruits can also have great calorie burning advantages. For example in the case of apples, pineapples and strawberries it takes the body more calories to break down and absorb 100g of these fruits than is actually contained in the fruit itself so just by eating pineapple you will burn calories.(of course only a small amount, but every little helps.
8. Water: you need water to break down and use fats and to help promote hydration and proper body function. Aim to drink at least 3 litres a day and an extra 500ml for each hour that you train.
