Fat Burning Foods That Burn Stomach Fat

Do you know? fat burning foods which are rich in protein and fiber-rich carbohydrates encourage the body to use more fat as fuel, thus helping you to burn stomach fat.

If you have gone through my blog, you would have realized by now, that to get six pack abs, ab workouts are not enough as it only tones the muscles, and not burn stomach fat. Therefore one of the ways for you to burn fat, is to incorporate some fat burning foods in your diet.

Fat burning foods gives your metabolism a boast which leads to improved ability to burn your calories.


Fat Burning Foods That Burn Stomach Fat Are....

Protein...

• Chicken
  
• Turkey
  
• Breast
• Pork
• Egg whites
• Soy protein
  

Protein exerts a greater metabolic effect than carbohydrates or dietary fiber. It saves muscle when you burn calories and helps to keep your hunger down.

I would suggest you to take 1-2 grams of protein per pound(.45kg) of body weight daily, spread over 5-6 smaller meals.This will increase your metabolism, and burn more stomach fat.

A study shows that a protein rich meal helps you burn stomach fat as it significantly affects thermogenesis(process of increasing body's metabolism) when compared to fat-rich meal.

Those of you who are vegetarians, soy protein is a great fat burning food option, and when coupled with healthy fat will help you burn stomach fat.


Whole Grains

• Oatmeal
• Brown rice
• Whole-Wheat bread......

they are high in fiber with good source of energy.

Whole grains digest more slowly which releases insulin slower and steadier as you eat them, thus keeping you full for longer period of time. This benefits your muscle mass and helps you to reduce stomach fat.

Calcium Benefits

• Low fat milk
• Yogurt
• cheese
  

Calcium from low fat dairy products is a good fat burning food option that promotes weight loss, because they promote energy expenditure over a 24 hour period.

Vitamin C Benefits

• Tomatoes
• Red and green bell peppers
• Broccoli
• Asparagus
• Leafy green
• Kiwi
• Peaches
• Berries
• Citrus fruits....

are a great source of vitamin c, and if you have adequate levels of vitamin c in your body you are more likely to burn stomach fat during moderate workouts than those of you with less quantities of it.

Fat Can Help You Burn Fat

Another interesting fat burning food option is healthy fats......

• Walnuts
• Almonds
• Peanuts
• Avocados
  

maximizes your fat burning potential

Never follow crash diets in order to lose weight quickly. It never works, but if you incorporate some of the above foods in your diet along with your stomach exercises, you will for surely achieve the waistline you always wanted.