9 Fat-Burning Foods That’ll Help You Reach Your Goals Faster

Whether you want to lose weight quickly or make a gradual lifestyle change, understanding the right kinds of foods to add into your diet is the first step.

Some say that what you eat is a much bigger factor in losing weight than exercise. So if you want to start your own weight loss plan, then it’s good to first look at what you’re taking in.

And down below are a few fat burning foods that’ll help you feel full longer and stay on a healthy diet.

There are a lot of ways to enjoy them throughout the week. From a simple, satisfying snack of nuts and fruits to a protein packed dinner, you’ll be able to burn more calories and curb your appetite. So scroll and see which ones can start adding into your diet this week.

Fish

Fish is one of the best high-protein weight loss foods to add into your diet.

And in a study that reviewed the metabolic effects of fish, it was stated that, “Relative to other animal protein sources, fish provides high satiety, helps control appetite, and produces smaller glycemic excursions after a meal.”

So if you want to make sure you’re still getting enough protein throughout the week, then enjoying fish like salmon or tilapia might be a great place to start.

Eggs

Eggs are probably one of the easiest fat-burning foods to add into your daily diet. You can quickly cook them up in the morning as a protein packed breakfast that’ll help keep you satisfied.

It was even stated in a study on the health benefits of egg protein that, “egg protein is associated with reductions in appetite and weight loss.”

Try substituting your high-carb or sugar breakfast for eggs and see how much better you feel throughout the day.

Coconut Water

Exercise is an incredible way to burn fat, but if you need energy, then go for coconut water instead of an energy drink.

It was shown in a study on coconut water that, “consuming carbohydrate-enriched coconut water during endurance cycling had a similar effect on physiological responses and time trial performance to consuming a commercially available sports drink.”

Basically you stay energized without taking in an unhealthy high-calorie Gatorade.

Also, if you want to burn fat and keep moving, then here’s a lemon detox water recipe with coconut water you can try.

Chicken

This study on poultry consumption found that, “consuming lean unprocessed animal-based protein-rich foods, inclusive of chicken, as the primary source of dietary protein favorably affects body weight or body composition concurrent with purposeful weight loss.”

And if you’re headed to the grocery store to grabs foods that burn fat, then chicken will always be a great option. It’s great at taking up space in your stomach and helping you to lose weight.

Avocados

Avocados are one of the best foods for weight loss (in my opinion). You can add them to so many dishes, they’re incredibly healthy, and they’re very satisfying.

Even this study on avocados states, “habitual avocado intake is associated with a lower prevalence of excess weight.” So if you want to lose eight a bit faster, then avocados are a great food to start eating.

Nuts

Nuts are such a great snack if you’re trying to lose weight. Even this study on nut consumption says, “nuts are rich in proteins and dietary fiber, which are associated with increased satiety, and in unsaturated fats, which may increase oxidation that potentially decreases body fat accumulation.”

Also, they discuss how lower weight gain is associated with long-term nut consumption. So if you like to snack, then nuts are a great place to start!

Green Tea

Green tea contains an antioxidant called Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate, which has been shown to significantly help with weight loss.

Also, if you’re trying to eat less food and snack less often throughout the day, then having a nice cup of green tea is a great way to eat fewer calories.

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Apples

Apples help to keep you feeling satiated which means you’re taking in less calories throughout the day.

Also, it was stated in a study on weight loss associated with the consumption of apples that, “Experiments on animals and humans have shown that the consumption of apples in different forms can cause weight loss in overweight ones.”

So if you need a quick snack that promotes weight loss, then try cutting up an apple and enjoying it with a bit of honey or peanut butter.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is also another healthy and low-calorie meal you can enjoy in the morning. According to a study that compared the weight loss outcome of people who took in fresh grapefruit (as opposed to grapefruit juice), “After 12 weeks, the fresh grapefruit group had lost 1.6 kg [3.52 Ibs].”

This one is a bit more of a gradual weight loss, but if you’re adding it into a diet that’s already helping you to lose weight, then every bit counts!

Bonus: Helpful Infographics for Losing Weight

I love infographics; they always have so much helpful information. And here are a few you can check out down below to help you on your weight loss journey.

35 Amazing Foods for Weight Loss

Here are some more fruits to potentially add to your weight loss plan. Taking in fresh produce will always be so much better than processed foods.

Update: Original site with infographic no longer exists.

16 Healthy Eating Rules You Should Always Follow

I thought this was a great infographic for showing you how to eat healthy without going hungry. It’s so much better to lose weight in a healthy way instead of starving yourself and hurting your health.

15 Amazing Fruits for Weight Loss

Another helpful infographic on fruits you can add into our weight loss diet. Just be careful about how much you take in (especially with the dried fruits); they are healthy, but they can also be high in sugar content.

Update: Original site with the infographic no longer exists.

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