I'm not kidding. This really does exist. Some foods not only do not add extra pounds to you, but also burn excess fat.
Grapefruit. Some studies show that regularly eating half a grapefruit or 150 grams with each meal. its juice can, on average, reduce weight by 2 kg in 2 weeks. It is believed that this happens for one simple reason. Grapefruit lowers insulin levels, which in turn reduces your desire to snack. Naturally, the less you want to eat, the less calories you accumulate, and the more you spend those already accumulated, and the weight decreases. If you don't like grapefruit, you can squeeze its juice and mix it with orange and lemon juice, which will further strengthen your immune system and cleanse your body of toxins.
Green tea. This plant not only prevents the formation of cancer cells, helps prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases, but also has a beneficial effect on metabolic processes in the body. So how many calories can you burn thanks to green tea? It is believed that by drinking 5 cups of green tea a day, you will lose 70-80 calories. Not bad, isn't it?
Spicy food. Do you like spicy food? Then we have good news for you. Hot spices help burn fat because they make your body sweat and increase your heart rate, which in turn speeds up your metabolism. True, there is one “but”, if you like spicy chips or spicy fried foods, this is unlikely to help you lose a couple of kilograms.
Low-fat dairy products. These foods not only supply your body with calcium, but also increase your body's production of the hormone calcitriol, a hormone that causes cells to burn more fat. So include low-fat or low-fat dairy products in your diet.
Water. If you don't drink enough fluids in the form of pure water, you will find it difficult to lose weight. Lack of fluid in the body slows down metabolic processes and can lead to a decrease in blood glucose levels, weakness and dizziness.
Cinnamon. Research shows that a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon taken with meals helps metabolize sugar more efficiently and lower blood sugar levels. This is an important point, since high blood sugar levels lead to the formation of more and more fat deposits. Cinnamon can also be used instead of sugar as it has a naturally sweet taste.
Protein food. Protein is an essential basis for the formation of muscle mass, and, as you know, the more muscle you have, the more fat you burn - even if you are just resting. Moreover, more calories are spent to digest proteins than to digest fats and carbohydrates. Thus, protein foods also help you burn fat. The best sources of protein are chicken breast, fish, egg whites, and turkey.