Here’s
the kicker: There’s no such thing as
fat-burning foods. All foods contain calories; it’s
just a matter of choosing the right ones and burning
off the extra calories you consume to lose fat.
“Fat-burning foods’ sound really convincing,” says
nutrition expert Dr. Lisa Hark. “But exercise is
still the best way to burn fat. Eating three servings
of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and
low-fat dairy every day can help you look and feel great
and this, combined with exercise, will help you stay thin.”
You know which foods to avoid – the sweet, the
salty, even the processed. But do you know which to devour?
Here are eight great foods to keep you on track:
Sweet Potatoes
In
a recent Australian study, potatoes proved to keep participants
full for two hours after a meal. For added nutrients,
skip white potatoes and get sweet!
Beans
With
11 grams of fiber per cup, beans will keep you satisfied
beyond the time for your next meal. Toss them into a
salad or a stir-fry to avoid mid-afternoon or evening
cravings.
Apples
Packed
with water, apples will keep you feeling full and only
cost you 80 calories.
Popcorn
Choose
low-fat salt and butter-free microwaveable popcorn as
a snack and you don’t need to feel guilty about
mindless munching.
Oatmeal
The
best breakfast you can have, oatmeal, keeps you full
for hours. It also has a high content of fiber which
keeps you regular.
Salad
A
salad at the beginning or end of your meal will stuff
you, so you’re not hungry in two hours. It is so
low in fat and calories that it’s almost a free
food. Indulge in salad!
White
Fish
Extremely low in fat, grilled cod, bass or halibut all
have a tendency of curbing hunger.
Soup
Begin
every meal with a cup of broth-based soup. It fills you
before you get to the bad stuff.
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