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5.22.2010

Six Fat Loss Super Foods

An easy way to help rid yourself of excess fat is to simply include foods in your diet that can improve your results. The six "fat loss super foods" listed below all have well-documented benefits for fat loss, and they can generally be eaten without counting calories, so they can make for healthy, guilt-free snacks on the go. When dieting, food is not the enemy, and can actually be an ally, if you eat the right varieties.
  1.  Fat Loss Super Food #1 - Grapefruit
    Eating grapefruit (or drinking grapefruit juice) with your meal has many benefits. Grapefruit contains lycopene, which is great for your heart health plus it also contains fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Grapefruit is also a low-glycemic food and can help regulate your bodys insulin response. Grapefruit can help you reduce the number of calories that your body stores away as fat.

  2. Fat Loss Super Food #2 - BeansBeans, including kidney, pinto, navy, and chickpeas are terrific sources of fiber, which not only help you feel full faster, but also reduces blood-sugar spikes after eating. Beans are also an excellent source of lean protein, and help reduce the absorption of fat in the digestive system.
  3. Fat Loss Super Food #3 - Kale
    Kale, a green, leafy vegetable is a rich source of calcium and fiber and should be a mainstay in your salads. Not only is kale significantly more nutritious (and flavorful) than most of the common varieties of lettuce used in salads but is significantly higher in fiber.
  4. Fat Loss Super Food #4 - Lentils
    Lentils are another rich source of fiber and protein and is one of the best foods you can eat to help prevent insulin and blood-sugar spikes after meals. Eating lentil soup with a meal can also help blunt the effects of high-glycemic foods.

  5. Fat Loss Super Food #5 - Quinoa (Keen-Wa)
    Quinoa is a South American whole grain that is high in fiber. It is also a complete protein taht contains all nine of the supplemental amino acids required by the body. Quinoa is a healthy substitute for white rice and even brown rice. It can also be eaten as a hot cereal.
  6. Fat Loss Super Food #6 - Green Tea
    Green tea is rich in anti-oxidants which help rid your body of toxins. Green tea also contains catechins and polyphenols that help improve digestion, boost your metabolism, and burn fat more quickly.


    Eating these six foods alone won't guarantee you quick fat loss, but including them in a healthy diet and exercise routine can certainly speed up your results.

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