One of the best ways to begin reaching your goals is to learn which foods do good things to your body. These 10 fat-burning foods should be included in the diet plan that will help make 2014 your best year.
1 Oatmeal
Aside from being easy to cook, oatmeal is a great fat burner because it is rich in insoluble and soluble fiber. Read the label on those pre-measured packets though, most of them have lots of sugar.
Oatmeal Macros
1 cup (cooked):
- Calories: 111
- Fat: 2g
- Carbs: 19g
- Protein: 5g
2 Chicken Breast
Nope, it's not your momma's fried chicken, although I'm sure that was delicious. I'm talking about lean chicken breast without skin or bone. It's one of the best fat-burning foods you can eat.
Chicken Breast Macros
In 1 breast (3 oz):
- Calories: 142
- Fat: 3.1g
- Carbs: 0g
- Protein: 26.7g
3 Egg Whites
Egg whites are low in calories and high in protein. This equation equals energy for fat burning and building muscles.
Egg Whites Macros
In 3 egg whites:
- Calories: 34
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 0g
- Protein: 7g
4 Brown Rice
Packed with fiber and essential nutrients, brown rice slowly absorbs in the bloodstream. You can't go wrong with this fat-burning carbohydrate.
Brown Rice Macros
In 1/2 cup:
- Calories: 109
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 23g
- Protein: 2g
5 Fish Oils
Omega 3 and Omega 6 fish oils have some incredible qualities. They increase your thermogenesis, making you burn more calories; they have an anti-catabolic effect, which prevents muscle breakdown; and they are anti-lipogenics, which means they reduce fat-storage. What more reason do you need to include them in your diet plan?
Fish Oil Macros
In 1 tablespoon:
- Calories: 113
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 0g
- Protein: 0g
6 Asparagus
Asparagus contains the plant chemical asparagine, an alkaloid that directly affects cells and breaks down fat. It also contains a chemical that helps remove waste from the body, which in turn helps reduce fat.
Asparagus Macros
In 4 spears (cooked):
- Calories: 13
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 2g
- Protein: 1g
7 Almonds
Loaded with Omega-3 fats, Almonds have been proven to increase fat-burning properties in the human body.
Almonds Macros
In 2 handfuls:
- Calories: 216
- Fat: 19g
- Carbs: 8g
- Protein: 8g
8 Garlic
One of the best components of garlic, besides its flavor, is Allicin. Allicin is a compound that helps flush fat from the body. Garlic has also been known to help maintain healthy blood-pressure levels.
Garlic Macros
In 1 clove:
- Calories: 4
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 0g
- Protein: 0g
9 Tomatoes
Tomatoes are soldiers in the war to stay healthy! Not only are they great oxidizers and metabolizers of body-fat, but they might also help lower blood pressure and fight certain types of cancers.
Tomato Macros
In 1 tomato:
- Calories: 15
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 3g
- Protein: 0g
10 Apples
Apples are a great fat-burning fruit, in part because they are high in fiber. Moreover, the pectin in apples restricts fat absorption and encourages water absorption in your body's cells. Other great fat-burning fruits are oranges, peaches, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits.
Apple Macros
In 1 apple:
- Calories: 91
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 24g
- Protein: 0g