Foods That Will Help You Fight The Fat

Almost everyone is interested in losing at least a few pounds, but of course, we all like to eat! No one wants to feel tired and hungry when they are trying to lose weight? When you make food your enemy your diet is sure to end up in disaster. If you want full control of your weight loss, you should make food work with you, not do battle with it. The good news is, there are a lot of delicious foods that will please your taste buds and your waistline at the same time. Go for those fat fighting foods with a diet that will make the pounds slide away, even while you feel full.

So, what makes a good fat fighting food: foods that will help you fight fat are usually those foods that make you stay full longer, while eating fewer calories. They usually are high in fiber or have some good fat in them. They may also be packed with nutrients that will make your body work a little bit better, burning away all that excess fat you have stored up.

The best fat burning food has got to be oatmeal. This rich and hearty breakfast will stick to your ribs like nothing else, thanks to its high complex carbohydrate content. It will keep your blood sugar levels on a nice balance, so you don’t end up reaching for those high calorie donuts mid morning. Of course, in order to get the best benefits from oatmeal, you should eat the plain, unsweetened variety and flavor it yourself. Some artificial sweetener and maybe some dried fruit will give it your wanted flavor.

When you don't have oatmeal for breakfast, have some egg whites. While eggs are a nutrition powerhouse, too many egg yolks will stress your calorie load. Egg whites on the other hand are full of protein and will help you feel full. Egg white omelets filled with veggies and sprinkle of cheese will keep you feeling satisfied until lunch.

Whole grain breads are another smart choice if you are dieting. The fiber in the bread will help keep you feeling full and your system working well, while also keeping your cholesterol in check. Try not eating thick slices of bread every meal, change it up by adding whole grain wraps and crackers. You can also expand on this theme by using whole grain pasta with a meal. Top it of with veggies and a little protein, and you have yourself a fat fighting super meal.

Craving sweets gets nearly every dieter in trouble at one time or another. When your sweet cravings are demanding satisfaction, instead of reaching for the chocolate, reach for fruit. Fruit tastes sweeter than your favorite candy bar, and yet it comes packed with nutrients and fiber that make its impact on your blood sugar less disastrous than the hard stuff. Dried fruit is a great alternative if you are tired of the same old apple/orange/banana routine, or try switching things up by freezing grapes or other small chunks of fruit for an icy treat. When you eat fruit, don’t forget to make sure berries are well represented. Berries are the nutrient power house of the fruit world – delicious and with more nutrients per square inch than would seem possible.

Last but not least, go dairy. Sometimes dairy foods get a bad rap in the dieting world, but statistics show that calcium helps keep the metabolic fire burning. Skim milk, low fat cheese, low fat yogurt – the possibilities are endless and delicious.

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