Top Tight Fat Burning Foods

Welp,  I think I am more than overdo for a little blog posting action! Friday seems like as good a day as any! 

I want to touch base on my favorite subject: FOOD!

Although I would rather go in depth as to how much I love pizza, poutine, burgers & brews. Nope,  instead, I'm going to give you the quick and dirty on 5 of the top fat burning foods that you should incorporate into your diet.

We all know weightloss doesn't happen overnight, it's a long and sweaty journey that you need to battle your way though.  With all my clients I hardcore stress the importance of nutrition and how sticking to a proper diet will expedite the weightloss process. And guess what, even just eating the right foods can take you miles above grunting it out on the treadmill!  

So with that, here are my TOP 5:

1. LEAN PROTEIN 

Protein has a high thermogenic effect. That means that you can burn up to 30% of the calories that food contains just during the digestion process. For example; if you scarf down a 300 calorie chicken breast, about 90 calories of that is taken away just though the process. Another awesome thing about lean proteins is that they help keep you feeling fuller longer.  And if anyone has incessant munchies like myself, this can be a real hero!  Some examples include chicken breast, turkey, salmon and halibut. 

2. GREEN TEA

I'm not the biggest fan of the stuff from a taste standpoint, but that's just me being a baby.  When I need it, I use it because the benefits that you can get from throwing a little GT down the hatchet are worth it.  Green tea is loaded with anti-oxidants and fat burning properties. Drinking the tea helps kick start your metabolism and improves blood flow.  It's best to have about 2-3 cups of the tea a day. And here's a little tip for ya; keep some iced in your fridge so that when you look in your fridge every 5 minutes like I do (hoping that a treat will magically appear if I just keep checking),  you can pour a glass and curb those sugar cravings.

3. WHOLE GRAINS:

Our beautiful bodies tend to burn about twice as many calories when breaking down whole foods compared to processed food (notably those rich in fiber such as brown rice and oatmeal).  Foods rich is fiber help reduce hunger and they also enhance satisfaction.  Another plus is that whole grains help fight inflammation in the body which helps facilitate and expedite weightloss. Some awesome grain options include quinoa, brown rice and whole rye.

4. BLUEBERRIES

The little balls of blue magic contain catechin which help activate the fat-burning genes in our abdominal fat cells, thus assists with weightloss.  They are also bursting with Vitamin C, potassium and powerful anti-oxidants that help neutralize free-radicals in our systems.  Blueberries are delicious on their own but are also a great addition to include in salads and smoothies.

5. AVOCADOS

I could eat these green monsters full on, just by themselves!  These suckers are a tremendous source of omega-3 fatty acids.  Now I'm going to take a sidebar here and make sure that "fatty" doesn't scare you away. There is nothing wrong with fats as long as they are the healthy type and had in moderation.  Avocados also contain oleic acid which triggers the body to ease up on hunger pains. They are also packed with fiber and protein to help you remain fuller longer. Another perk is the natural oils found in avocados transfer to your skin, giving you a healthy glow.

So there you have it!  My top 5 picks for natural fat burners which are sinfully simple to include into your daily repertoire.