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Burn More Fat in Two Simple Steps
Turning the heat up—or down—might be the secret to dropping more pounds: Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures and regular consumption of spicy foods may both help you burn more fat, according to a recent study published in the journal Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care.
Researchers have known for a while now that, while white fat leads to
weight gain, brown fat actually helps your body burn more calories and
promotes weight loss. What they didn't know? How exactly to increase the
amount of brown fat in people who don't already have a ton of it. Since
previous animal studies have suggested that cold temps might do the
trick, researchers exposed a group of people with low or nonexistent
levels of brown fat to 17° Celsius (that's about 63° Fahrenheit) for two
hours a day for a total of six weeks. It worked: At the end of the six
weeks, they had more brown fat and were burning more calories. What's
more, their body fat mass had also decreased by the end of the study.
Of course, it's not realistic for everyone who wants to lose weight
to spend two hours a day in the cold—so researchers wanted to see if
they could mimic this effect in another way. They took another group of
people with low or no brown fat and had them consume capsinoids, which
are naturally present in chili peppers, daily for six weeks. While a
placebo group didn't see any major changes, the experimental group had
significantly higher calorie burn and lower body fat at the end of the
study.
Pretty exciting stuff—especially if you're a fan of spicy food
already. And if you're not, well, you can always turn down the
thermostat—particularly when you're sleeping.
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/spicy-food-for-weight-loss
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Add ‘fat-burning foods’ to your grocery list
Fat keeps you warm, regulates your body function and stores energy. But too much of a good thing can actually be bad.
It is well known that fat can lead to obesity and chronic diseases, but eating the right foods can help your body burn it.
Here are some to try:
Beans are filled with protein and fiber, which help you lose weight without feeling hungry. Fiber takes a long time to digest, so your body will be busy burning it off for a while.
Add eggs to your diet. Studies show people who eat them in the morning are more likely to drop pounds than people who eat carb-only breakfasts.
Bring on the avocados: They are packed with mono-unsaturated fats, which will lower your bad cholesterol. Your body will burn off avocados quickly, so they won’t stick to your hips.
Foods with omega-3s, like salmon, are vital for burning fat. They contain the hormone leptin, which directly affects your metabolism.
Also, add green tea to your shopping list. Studies show substances found in the drink will jump start your body to burn calories and fat.
Dr. Manny Alvarez serves as Fox News Channel's Senior Managing Editor for Health News. Prior to this position, Alvarez was a FNC medical contributor.
source: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/11/20/add-fat-burning-foods-to-your-grocery-list/?utm_source=zergnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=zergnet_204220
It is well known that fat can lead to obesity and chronic diseases, but eating the right foods can help your body burn it.
Here are some to try:
Beans are filled with protein and fiber, which help you lose weight without feeling hungry. Fiber takes a long time to digest, so your body will be busy burning it off for a while.
Add eggs to your diet. Studies show people who eat them in the morning are more likely to drop pounds than people who eat carb-only breakfasts.
Bring on the avocados: They are packed with mono-unsaturated fats, which will lower your bad cholesterol. Your body will burn off avocados quickly, so they won’t stick to your hips.
Foods with omega-3s, like salmon, are vital for burning fat. They contain the hormone leptin, which directly affects your metabolism.
Also, add green tea to your shopping list. Studies show substances found in the drink will jump start your body to burn calories and fat.
Dr. Manny Alvarez serves as Fox News Channel's Senior Managing Editor for Health News. Prior to this position, Alvarez was a FNC medical contributor.
source: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/11/20/add-fat-burning-foods-to-your-grocery-list/?utm_source=zergnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=zergnet_204220
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