Burn Calories: Can Certain Foods Help You Lose Weight?

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For people who are overweight, in addition to using food supplements to burn body calories, we can also use some natural foods and drinks that have been proven to increase metabolism and promote fat loss.

1. Some foods help the body burn calories better than others

In fact, focusing on foods to be added to the diet may be more important than worrying about foods to leave out. Because, when it comes to weight loss, what you eat is inherently important.
Does burning calories by eating really work? The answer is yes. Because that really can happen, as long as you choose the right foods. Some studies show that many foods actually help dieters lose weight faster than others. That's because not all calories are created equal, some actually speed up your metabolism to help you slim down when you eat, while others keep you fuller for longer.

2. The best foods to eat if you want to lose weight

If you are looking to lose weight, the following food groups should be included in your daily diet.
Protein: A full quarter of every piece of protein is burned as food is metabolized, compared with just 10 or 12% of calories in carbs and only 1 to 3% of calories in protein, say researchers. fat. That's why a high-protein diet burns 25% of calories as they enter the body. Green Tea: Drinking three cups of green tea a day for 60 days can bring about significant changes in weight, body mass, and waist circumference. This is according to researchers from Brazil. One theory as to why this drink, when served plain, without milk or with added sweeteners, can help you burn more calories than it contains catechins (a type of antioxidant) and caffeine. , both of which are believed to increase metabolism .

Spicy foods: What can help you burn more calories during the day while suppressing cravings? The jalapenos variety is said to be a weight loss food, because the chili pepper contains a significant amount of capsaicin. A chemical found mainly in the white film that holds the seeds in place. A study in the UK showed that the effects of eating capsaicin were consistent with those on a diet. Rye bread: Feeling hungry can be a big drawback when dieting. According to Swedish researchers, to limit hunger we should eat rye bread early in the morning. In one study, differences in satisfaction and hunger were observed in people who ate rye or rye bread for breakfast. Results showed that people who ate rye were less hungry and more satisfied, even eight hours later. Nuts: Nuts like peanuts, almonds, and cashews are relatively high in fat and calories, what scientists call "energy-dense." Which means they contain a lot of calories in small packaging. However, when eaten in moderation, they are great for weight loss. One study in which people who ate pistachios on a 12-week diet lost more weight than those who consumed a similar number of calories from cookies. Grapefruit: The grapefruit diet is severely lacking in proper nutrition. A recent study found that eating half a grapefruit before a meal resulted in more weight loss than drinking a small glass of apple juice as an appetizer. In fact, after 12 weeks of snacking before a citrus meal, the participants lost an average of 1.5kg each.
So to lose weight scientifically, let's maintain a healthy diet with foods that help burn calories, and should combine with exercise and sports every day.
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Reference source: webmd.com