Wouldn't it be great if you could actually burn off fat just by eating?
Well you can. The only catch is that you have to eat certain types of foods and watch your daily calorie intake. But it is possible to burn off fat just by eating food. The secret is that you must focus mainly on protein while eating small amounts of GOOD fats and carbohydrates.
Why protein? Protein is difficult for our body to digest. That is, it takes energy (calories) for our digestive tract simply to break down protein into its respective amino acids. It also takes energy for carbohydrates and fats, but much less energy.
This is great news for those of you who want to lose weight by eating. If we shift our focus away from eating so many carbs and fats and start emphasizing the protein, we will burn calories just in the digestion of that protein. Provided that you keep your calories around maintenance level (~Body weight x 11), the calories burnt in digestion should be enough to give you a caloric deficit, and therefore fat burn.
That being said, it is critical that you must emphasize protein here. To help you out I've made a list of the top 10 fat-burning, protein-rich foods. Make these foods the basis of your meals and you will be well on the road to fat loss.
1) Lean Chicken Breast (Preferably Skinless & Boneless)
2) Eggs/Egg Whites
3) Fish (Salmon, Halibut, Cod)
4) Lean Beef (Make sure to remove as much fat as possible)
5) Whey Protein (Can be bought at health stores; makes a great option for on-the-run shakes)
6) Turkey (Again: Skinless and Boneless if possible)
7) Cottage Cheese (Low or Non Fat)
8) Almonds (In moderation)
9) Peanut Butter (In moderation; only natural variety with no added sugars)
10) Green Tea (Not a food, but Green Tea contains EGCG which revs up your metabolism and helps you burn fat)
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