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Some of the most common questions we often get asked are:

“What’s the best weight loss diet?”

“What’s the fastest way to lose weight?”

“Are there effective but easy ways to lose weight?”

“What’s the best way to burn body fat?”

The trend is that people want inexpensive, natural, fast and easy solutions to fat loss – that truly works.

It’s a tall order, but I have the solution for you: Fat burning foods!

“Fat burning foods” – Are There Really Such Things?

In order to digest, metabolize and utilize the foods that we eat, our bodies require energy. This energy  required to process food is called the “thermic effect of food”. As you can imagine, some foods have higher thermic effect – i.e., they require more energy in order to be processed by our bodies. If the the thermic effect exceeds the energy acquired from eating that food in the first place, then you have a fat-burning food right there.

The short answer is Yes – there are such wonderful things as fat burning foods, and eating them is one of the fastest way to lose weight that I know of!

Now that’s the good news.

The bad news is that these fat burning foods don’t include foods we love indulging in like chips, chocolates, candy bars, ice cream, cakes and pizzas. These foods are the opposite – they are foods that turn to fat. (But I bet you knew that already!)

If you want to lose weight fast and easily, then eating fat burning foods is one of your quickest and most efficient natural way to reduce body fat. So the trick then is to eat more of these fat burning foods, (some of) which I’ve listed below.

Did You Know? Knowing what fat burning foods to eat is just one of the things you’ll learn from Tom Venuto’s “Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle” program. Touted as the “Fat Loss Bible”, Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle offers a comprehensive coverage of the best-kept secrets and big fat lies surrounding the confusing topic of Fat Loss. Get it here now.

Top 5 Fat Burning Foods

1.       Fresh Vegetables

Just like what your Mom told you, vegetables are rich in vital nutrients, minerals and fibre. The fibre helps to burn fat, helps in the digestion and elimination processes, plus it makes you feel fuller for longer.

So get these on your grocery shopping list now:

-          Salad Leaves

-          Tomatoes

-          Broccoli

-          Sweet potatoes

-          Yams

-          Carrots

-          Spinach

-          Kale

-          Asparagus

-          Artichokes

-          Eggplant (or aubergine)

-          Zucchini (or courgette)

-          Brussel sprouts

-          Peppers (have them in different colors!)

-          Cucumbers

-          Celery

-          Herbs like parsley, mint, coriander

-          Leeks

Tom Venuto, in his book “Foods that Burn Fat” stated that:

“Green vegetables, also known as fibrous carbs, hardly contain any calories (they have a low calorie density). It’s virtually impossible to overeat green vegetables. Eat them liberally and eat more of them late in the day. A diet of green vegetables combined with lean proteins is one of the best methods of getting lean as quickly as possible.”

How to Lose Weight Fast with Fresh Vegetables:

1. Strive to have a colorful rainbow of vegetables in every meal, even just as a side dish.
2. Feeling peckish? Munch on raw carrot sticks, cucumber and celery sticks and bite into some cherry tomatoes as a healthy snack.
3. In the mood for wraps? Swap your tortilla wraps with whole lettuce leaves instead. Its high water content will fill you up even faster.
4. When given a choice, it’s always a good idea to opt for vegetables in your meal rather than having simple carbs like chips or fries, white rice, noodles or pasta.

2.       Fresh Fruits

Fruits are the best fat-burning foods around. When it comes to fruit, you can skip the calorie and quantity counting!

Citrus Fruits have high amounts of flavones and levels of vitamin C, which assist fat metabolism.

According to Marilyn and Harvey Diamond, authors of “Fit for Life”, the best way to eat fruits is to eat them on an empty stomach, mixed with no other food type. This is because fruits tend to ferment in the stomach when eaten with any other foods. This is why many people feel bloated and acidic after eating fruits – because fruits are usually eaten the wrong way (cooked, processed and as an ingredient in a dessert)!

So whenever you can, eat fruits that are raw, unprocessed, uncooked and fresh as that is when they have all their nutrients and enzymes intact.

How to Lose Weight Fast with Fresh Fruits:

1. From now on, have fruits as snacks as much as possible.  Stock up on the following:
   Berries – strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries
   Citrus fruits  – oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes
   Pineapples, apples, pears, watermelons
2. Fruit is the Ultimate Fast Food! So ensure there’s at last one serving of fruit in your packed lunch every day, or take some with you wherever you go. This way, you’ll find it much easier to keep temptations at bay whenever hunger strikes.
3. Swap your usual candy bars or biscuits with fresh fruits. Trust me, you’ll feel better!
4. To me, one of the best and most satisfying snack or breakfast is a fresh smoothie of my favorite fruits. Try it!

3.       Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds are fatty foods, but they’re the heart-healthy kind and they help burn body fat because they help you maintain good levels of fat burning hormones. Nuts and seeds are packed-full with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and protein.

Nuts help curb appetite and cravings by keeping you feeling full for longer. Because of their high  protein, calcium and fiber, they also help regulate blood sugar levels. Ironically enough, the Journal of Nutrition found that those who eat nuts regularly have decreased levels of body fat.

Nuts – Almonds, Pecans, Cashews, Macadamias, Hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, peanuts, pistachios

Seeds – Sunflower, sesame, linseeds

How to Lose Weight Fast with Nuts and Seeds:

1. Throw out your butter and margarine and substitute with nuts butters instead – cashew and almond butters taste the best, in my opinion.
2. Strive to add a small handful of nuts or seeds to your salads and snacks.
3. Make some energy bars using oatmeal, nuts and seeds using honey or dates as natural sweeteners. It’s oh so yummy and very filling!  Perfect as post or pre-workout snacks!

4.       Green Tea

Green tea has always been known as a health drink. Green tea contains caffeine, catechins and polyphenols which actually give your body a metabolic boost and thus aid in fat burning. Catechins are believed to prevent absorption of fat and help stabilize glucose levels in the body.

How to Lose Weight Fast with Green Tea:

1. Replace sodas, coffee, black tea, juice (from concentrate) and “energy drinks” with Green tea instead
2. Try iced green tea and keep some in the fridge for easy access. Sweeten with a natural sweetener and  add a lemon or lime slice.
3. Try different flavors for variety! My favorites are Green tea & Cranberry, and Green Tea & Pineapple. They smell so delish!

5.       Lean Meats and Seafood

Protein have a higher thermic effect so they help you burn more calories. But not all protein sources are created equal. The trick here is to have low fat protein sources like:

• Lean, skinless meat
• Fish – Those rich in Omega-3 fatty acids are ideal, like salmon, herring and mackerel
• Egg whites

I personally prefer fish over lean meats because they have less total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol than meat and poultry, plus many of them are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Some studies have shown that Omega 3s may help lower blood fats (triglycerides) and thus help reduce risk of cardiac death.

How to Lose Weight Fast with Lean Meats and Seafood:

1. Of course, common sense will dictate that you must prepare these foods using low fat cooking methods as much as possible. So grill, steam or bake them instead of frying.
2. If you’re addicted to junk foods and fast foods, a useful trick is to master the art of food substitution. Regardless of what food you’re craving for, there are ways to still choose fat burning foods and satisfy your cravings. Just get creative about it!
3. If you absolutely have to fry then use a low fat oil spray – never deep fry!
4. Steer clear of eating these foods along with fattening foods. You’d think this is common sense, but this is actually one of the most common mistakes people make. If you can,  avoid condiments altogether like mayonaise, ketchup, barbeque sauce, cheese sauce, brown sauce, etc. And go easy on salad dressings – choose the natural and lower-fat alternatives instead. A good dressing with healthy fats is virgin olive oil and just a squeeze of lemon.

Conclusion

Not all foods are created equal. Some make you fat by turning into fat and waste, and some foods help you burn fat.

If you want to lose weight fast and easily, then eating fat burning foods is one of your quickest and most efficient natural way to reduce body fat.

The 5 fat burning foods we listed here are fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, lean meats and fish, and green tea. There are many more fat burning foods, and typically the qualities they all have in common are:

• Unprocessed, in their natural state as much as possible, thus retaining their goodness and nutrients
• High water content keeps you hydrated and feeling fuller for longer
• Rich in nutrients, minerals, fiber and good fats
• Typically complex carb and Low Glycemic Index foods.

So there you go – your complete action plan to achieve your dream body and lose weight fast and easy simply by eating fat burning foods!

Did You Know? Knowing what fat burning foods to eat is just one of the things you’ll learn from Tom Venuto’s “Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle” program. Touted as the “Fat Loss Bible”, Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle offers a comprehensive coverage of the best-kept secrets and big fat lies surrounding the confusing topic of Fat Loss. Get it here now.