14 Fat Burning Foods to Lose Weight Fast

Are your pants feeling a little tight these days? Perhaps you need to shed a pound or two. Despite what some people believe, you actually need to eat to lose weight! It’s important to fuel your body on a consistent basis so your metabolism doesn’t shut down. Eating every 3 hours or so keeps your body burning calories. Make sure what you put into your body is nutritious and will help your body release the fat that is weighing you down. Below is a list of foods that burn fat that will help you make excellent choices. When you are losing weight, a good rule of thumb is to not go over about 1400-1500 calories a day. Choose from this list of fat burning foods below and you will be well on your way to losing that excess weight.

Fat Burning Foods
Grapefruit. Grapefruit has an extremely low GI (glycemic index). It is rich in pectin and galacturonic acid which helps break down fat cells and make it a great fat burning food.. Eat alone or cut some pieces and put into your salad.
Apple Cider Vinegar. Apple Cider vinegar helps boost metabolism and flush out fat cells. Take 2 tablespoons once or twice a day in a glass of warm water with honey for taste.

Cayenne, Jalapenos or Habaneros Peppers. All of these peppers contain capsaicin which is a chemical that speeds up your metabolism by up to 25% and lasts for up to 3 hours!

Coffee and Green Tea.
Coffee and Green tea both contain a chemical called EGCG which speeds up your metabolism and help you burn more calories.
Lean Beef, Pork, Chicken, Turkey. All of these contain protein which is more difficult for your body to digest than carbohydrates. It also makes you feel full longer so you don’t eat as many calories.
Salmon & Sardines. Salmon and sardines all contain Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3’s alter levels of a hormone in your body called leptin. Leptin influences your fat burning efficiency. The lower your leptin levels, the faster your metabolism and the more fat you burn. It also reduces the stress chemicals that cause belly fat. Eating fish is the best way to lower your leptin levels. Cold water fish has lower levels of mercury and is better for your health. Omega-3’s contain heart healthy polyunsaturated fats that reduce inflammation. Chronic inflammation impacts blood sugar levels and insulin resistance which throw your leptin levels out of whack. When choosing Salmon chose wild over farmed. Aim to get 2-3 servings of fish a week to help you burn fat.

Fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain a ton of fiber and are loaded with nutrients. Fill up on salads and put any kind of vegetable you like in, but be careful on the dressing. Squeeze lemon on the salad instead.

Oatmeal. Oatmeal is super high in fiber so it takes longer to digest and keeps you full longer. Steel cut oats are the best.

Protein powder. Protein powder contains amino acids that help build muscle and burn fat. Add 2 scoops to a smootie with fruit, low-fat milk or yogurt.

Eggs. Eggs are nearly the perfect food. They contain every nutrient except vitamin C. They also have high B12 which your body uses to metabolize fat.


Beans and Legumes.
Beans and legumes are low-fat and rich in protein and fiber which will keep you full longer.

Peanut butter.
Peanut butter is rich in niacin which helps your digestive track and reduces belly bloat. Just be sure you don’t eat too much – it also contains fat.

Dairy. Calcium not only keeps your bones strong, helps break down fat. Dairy is an excellent food that burns fat.  Choose low-fat dairy like low-fat cottage cheese, yogurt and cheese.

Avocados.
Avocados are super rich in monounsaturated fats which are great for your heart . They are also full of fiber and keep you full for a long time.

Apples. Apples are rich in pectin which flushes fat from the body. It also encourages absorption of water from the food which helps release fat. Apples also have a ton of fiber which will help keep you full longer.
Cabbage Soup. Fill up on soup. Studies show if you have a bowl of soup before your meal you won’t eat as many calories. Here’s a great recipe for cabbage soup that will fill you up:
1 cup sliced carrot
½ cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups fat free broth or 3 cups water with bullion.
1 ½ cups diced green cabbage
½ cup green beans
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup diced zucchini
1. In a large saucepan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, sauté the carrot, onion and garlic over low heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add broth, cabbage, beans, tomato paste, basil, oregano and salt; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered about 15 minutes or until beans are tender.
3. Stir in zucchini and heat 3-4 minutes. Serve hot. Makes 4 1- cup servings. 42 calories per serving; 0 fat; 2 gram fiber.