27 Foods That Fight Fat
Posted by Nigel Jeal | Posted in Articles, Diet, Information, Nutrition | Posted on 06-02-2013-05-2008
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Are you always struggling to lose fat and never know what foods to eat?
Fuel your gym session and fire your metabolism with the right food. These 27 foods fight fat and should be on your shopping list.
1. Oats
Soluble fibre makes this the perfect slow-digesting, full-for-longer breakfast on gym days.
2. Mackerel
It’s very high in taurine, which research has shown helps inhibit fat growth.
3. Cinnamon
Research has shown that the spice lowers your blood-sugar levels.
4. Pork Fillet
It’s as lean as chicken but with more flavour, helping you stick to your goals.
5. Basmati Rice
It’s not all about brown. Of all the rice varieties, basmati has the highest levels of amylose, fat-fighting starch
6. Green Apples
The soluble and insoluble fibre slows the movement of food through the gut, so you’re full for longer.
7. Skirt Beef
Quality protein slows digestion, preventing fast blood-sugar rises that can cause fat gain.
8. Lentils
These fibre-rich pulses are digested slowly, reducing your appetite.
9. Beef Jerky
It’s high in protein, plus research shows that chewing often helps you lose weight faster.
10. Mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms in particular are full of B3 (niacin), an essential factor in the breakdown of fats for energy use.
11. Espresso
While its caffeine can raise your metabolism, recent research shows its most potent effect is to increase performance in training.
12. Tinned Tuna
One of the leanest fish in the ocean, opt for tuna in spring water, not brine.
13. Quinoa
A good source of fibre and complete protein, this grain-like seed is also high in manganese, which is vital for blood-sugar control.
14. Sweet Potatoes
It has a lower GI than the white option, to keep hunger at bay, and is packed with health-boosting carotenoids.
15. Rocket Leaves
Load up your plate to increase fullness for minimum calories.
16. Veal Steak
Veal is one of the best sources of leucine, to protect lean muscle when calorie-cutting.
17. White Vinegar
Research found that vinegar inhibits the breakdown of starch, to slow blood-sugar rises and lower fat storage.
18. Oysters
This fish market staple is rich in zinc, which helps to regulate the appetite hormone leptin.
19. Black Tea
Black tea leaves contain theaflavin, a potent fat-burning phytochemical that steadies your energy levels, ideal after a heavy meal.
20. Salmon Fillet
It’s full of Omega-3 fats, which increase the rate of bad fat-use in your body.
21. Peas
Research found that proteins in peas control CCK, a hormone that reduces your appetite.
22. Red Onions
Chromium, found in onions, is used by your body to remove sugar from the blood, so less is converted into lard.
23. Boiled Eggs
Not only are eggs high in protein and nutrients, but studies show they decrease calorie intake during the day when eaten for breakfast.
24. Parmesan
Research found that people on high-calcium diets excrete 2.5 times more fat, so less ends up on your love handles.
25. Rye Flatbread
Flatbreads are the best low-sugar bread choice. Rye is loaded with more gut-shrinking fibre than wheat breads.
26. Chicken Liver
It has the highest concentration of B5 found in any food. This vitamin is a catalyst for fat-usage in the body.
27. Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt increases healthy bacteria in the gut – good for reducing your fat mass.
Dedicated to your success,
–Nigel
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