Fat-Burning Foods and Drinks

While there aren’t any foods and drinks that literally burn fat when eating, there are some that can help speed up the metabolism and keep you from feeling hungry for longer periods of time. Below are some excellent examples that can help you burn fat more quickly:

Fat-Burning Foods

•  Poultry

This lean protein is perfect in the fight against fat. Protein helps you build muscle, which boosts your metabolism. Protein also takes longer to digest than other foods such as carbs, which means you won’t get hungry as quickly.

• Fruits

Pears, apples and watermelon are almost completely water and also have a good amount of fiber. This combination can make you feel full and slow down your metabolism at the same time.

• Vegetables

Cucumbers and celery are perfect foods to snack on, and they are almost completely composed of water. Both of these veggies have virtually no calories, and cucumbers help fight cancer and also contain numerous minerals. Hot peppers have been shown to speed up the metabolism and stave off hunger.

• Fish

In addition to the lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, fish like salmon and tuna helps your body burn fat by stimulating the hormone leptin so you feel less hungry between meals.

Fat-Burning Drinks

 • Coffee
Numerous studies have shown that coffee is an excellent appetite suppressant. Caffeine is in almost every dietary supplement and can boost your metabolism. Don’t ruin these properties by putting a lot of sugar and cream in your Joe, though.

• Green Tea

Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which are great for your general health and your immune system. It also speeds up your metabolism by helping the body burn abdominal fat.

• Water

This is by far the best fat-burning beverage there is! Try to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day. Make sure you drink it as cold as possible, as your body fights hard to bring it back to body-temperature. This can help you burn up to 500 extra calories a day.
Adding the foods and drinks listed above to your daily diet can help you shed the fat you’ve been trying so hard to get rid of. Add a dash of exercise and you’ll find yourself in great shape a lot sooner than you think.