Fat Burning Foods

Additionally to regular exercise, you can get rid of those extra inches by choosing the right food which are referred to as ‘fat burning foods’ which help trim your waistline. These foods work by helping you burn more calories than there are calories in the food itself and they make you feel full and satisfied.

At the top on the fat burning food list we will find all citrus fruits which are very rich in vitamin C. Examples of these are oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, tangerines etc. Vitamin C will dilute fat and contributes in releasing it from our body.

The apple is another fat burning fruit since the pectin it contains restricts our body cells from absorbing fat. It also encourages the body to absorb more water which will then help in the fat elimination process. Also it is believed that the apple also contains antioxidants which may prevent excess belly fat, also known as the metabolic syndrome.

Chilies are also listed as being a fat burning food. They contain capsaicin which is known to increase of rate that the body burns any stored fat in order to release energy and it is believed to burn fat for 20 minutes after eating it.

You should also include lentils in your diet since they are high in protein and soluble fiber which greatly help in keeping our sugar levels down and are often used by people who wish keep a trim waistline.

Lastly but just as important, are all calcium rich diary products which are believed to keep our tummies flat. It is best to consume calcium rich foods, such as milk, yoghurts etc, 3 times a day, to enhance weight loss.