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Foods that burn fat

Foods that burn fat

Summary: We have heard and read severally that lifestyle choices come to bear on our decisions to be fit or no. These choices could range from dressing to feeding pattern, even on to core friends group as they either make or mar our fitness and weight loss goals.

One very important life style choice that we will consider today is our choice of foods. Foods are the masses that contain the fuel needed by the body to carry out its day to day functions. From those foods that give us strength, to those that keep our internal organs working perfectly, even on to those whose primary assignment is to help our muscles grow, foods are important to our well being and the right combination at the right amounts will go a long way in aiding our fitness and wellness goals.

We wouldn’t just consider foods on a general note; we will be considering those foods that have been confirmed or touted to help the body burn excess fat and contribute to a slimmer and a healthier you.

Here are 4 of such foods:

Oats: Number one on our list is Oats. This high fiber, whole grain meal is a necessary friend to all weight watchers. It cuts cholesterol and fats in the body. It also has the uncanny ability to make you feel full for longer. Research also suggests that consuming this food will help you hit the sack quickly if sleep has been eluding you. No matter your weight issues, Oatmeal with low fat milk or honey is going to make you fall in love with this seemingly simple food. Oats; anyone?

Apples: you must have been surprised to find this sweet food here. It actually contains pectin which limits the amount of fat absorbed into the cells of the body by binding with water in the body. Like Oats, Apples also has a high fiber content which means that if you consume one or two before any meal, it would keep you full thereby, limiting the amount of food you’re wont to take in. One or two apples a day will keep the fat at bay.

Eggs: This food is being rebranded and shown to the world as the food to be consumed at the moment since it contains a large concentration of animal protein without the fats found in meats. It is a nutritional partner needed by the body; an egg every morning will keep you fuelled up and ready for the day. Even those watching their cholesterol level can still eat in moderation. According to research, those who take an egg in addition to toast or alone every morning burn more fat and subsequently shed more weight that those with carbohydrate-fuelled breakfast. So, wouldn’t you take an egg?

Beans: This is the vegan meat; the food to eat when you want to keep fat captured. This food is low in fat and high in fiber, a great source of protein. Due to its nutrient content, it is a veritable weight loss partner as it aids metabolism which uses up more fats, thereby bringing down the body weight over time. Do you need to blast belly fat? This food is also a very healthy choice.

Remember that weight goals are not met overnight. So, consistent work, coupled with exercise and healthy eating will deliver to you the results you seek. Include the foods on this list to your diet and be on your way to a slimmer body.

Author Info

Dr Nagi Safa

Dr Nagi Safa is a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeon (Weight-Loss Surgeon) at the Advanced BMI in Lebanon and at the Sacred Heart Hospital of Montreal, and holds an academic appointment at the University of Montreal. Furthermore, he is involved in the training of residents and surgical fellows on how to perform advanced laparoscopic obesity surgery. In 2010, he launched the Advanced Bariatric and Metabolic Institute (Advanced BMI) in Lebanon, and has been helping hundreds of patients from all over the Middle-East through his expertise in obesity surgery. Education: Dr Safa completed his residency training at the University of Montreal General Surgery Program. He then performed a fellowship in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Minimal Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery), at the Sacred Heart Hospital of Montreal, which is the largest Weight Loss Surgery center in the Montreal area, and one of the busiest in Canada. Experience: During his training, and throughout his practice, Dr Safa performed more than one thousand laparoscopic procedures, including Roux en Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding, gastric plication and many other abdominal surgery procedures. He has a particular interest in LaparoscopicRevisional Surgery including banding, bypass and sleeve. With a keen interest in the advancement of obesity surgery and newer minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr Safa gained experience in the single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS), and offers Single Incision gastric banding and Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery. Research: His current research interests include clinical outcomes from various bariatric surgery procedures and investigations on the impact of bariatric surgery on Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome X. Memberships: Dr Safa holds professional memberships with the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons, Canadian Association of General Surgeons, Canadian Medical Association, Canadian Association for Surgical Oncology, Quebec Medical Association, Trauma Association of Canada, Association Quebecoise de Chirurgie, International College of Surgeon, and the College des Medecins du Quebec.
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