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Weight-loss diets are a big thing nowadays, aren\u2019t they? Be it for aesthetical purposes or in an effort to improve our health and our quality of life \u2013 sometimes all of that together \u2013 people struggle to lose some pounds, and one of the most popular ways to do so is a restrictive diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We become overweight when we take more calories than we use up, and the extra calories get stored up in our bodies in the form of adipose fat. But restrictive diets are not the only way to lose weight, and fat burning ailments are increasing in popularity; they are delicious, nutritive and healthy foods that help you boost your metabolism and get rid of those extra pounds that get in the way between you and your goals. So here is a list of 20 proven fat burning foods that boost your metabolism, that you can add to your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Cauliflower<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A few years ago, thermogenic foods were all over the map. People saw in them the ultimate solution for weight loss<\/a> and weight control without even quitting caloric food. They said that these aliments made you lose weight by just eating them, and the expression \u201cnegative calories\u201d promised an almost miraculous way of staying in shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if the fab of a thermogenic food is already over, what was true back then is still true today. A few vegetables are so difficult for our body to digest than the number of calories that we spend to process them is actually higher than their total caloric value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cauliflower is one of the most thermogenic plants on the planet, so eating it can make you lose a bit of extra fat just by the effort it takes to digest it. Other cruciferous vegetables include cabbages, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, and kale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Avocado<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Who doesn\u2019t like guacamole? It\u2019s delicious, filling and very healthy. You can also eat avocado <\/a>in salad and other recipes. This is one of the best fruits for weight loss because it has many great nutrients that help you stay in shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, avocado is rich in monounsaturated fat. But wait, you might say, won\u2019t eating food that is rich in fat actually make me, you know, fat? Well, the trick is, there are different kinds of fat, and some of them are actually beneficial for your health and, believe it or not, they can make you lose weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monounsaturated fat actually reduces fat deposits in your body, that is the direct cause of your overweight. Also, avocado is rich in vitamin B-6, which reduces your cortisol levels. Cortisol is a hormone released in times of stress or fear and, among other effects, promotes the creation of fat deposits in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Cold potatoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the types of food people usually associate with high-calorie count and gaining weight is potatoes, and they tend to avoid them all they can when in a self-designed diet to lose weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you want to get in shape, potatoes can actually be your friends. Besides fat, the nutrient that is best known to play a part in gaining or losing weight is carbohydrates <\/a>\u2013 also known as sugars \u2013 and potatoes actually have plenty of those, but the good kind, just as it happens with avocado and good fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carbs found in sweet potatoes are heavy molecules, so they are digested very slowly; as a result, it takes more time for your body to be done with them and ask for more, so eventually you feel more full and reduce your food intake. When potatoes are cooled down, the molecules inside them crystallize, so they are digested even more slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Sweet potatoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sweet potatoes<\/a> have all the benefits of potatoes: long strain carbohydrates that take a long time to digest, and as a result, reduce bursts of hunger and increase the time it takes for your digestive system to tell your brain that you need to eat again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides that, sweet potatoes are actually a very nutritious meal. They have many great vitamins for your body, so your health is more balanced and your metabolism has all the ingredients it needs to burn all that fat. Also, sweet potatoes have high levels of a type of antioxidants called carotenoids, which act directly on the metabolism of sugars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carotenoids help the hormone insulin, which regulates the way sugars are released to the bloodstream and then absorbed by cells, do their job. The less sugar flows in your blood, the more fat you will need to burn to get the energy that you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Cayenne pepper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Good news for spicy food fans. Some studies show that the active components of the \u201cspiciness\u201d of your favorite recipes might actually be helping you lose weight. The burning sensation that is so characteristic of spicy food is due to a chemical substance called capsaicin, contained in many natural spices such as chili peppers and cayenne peppers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from their well-known effect on your mouth and throat, capsaicin keeps acting one it has been assimilated into your body. There is strong evidence that shows that capsaicin increases your metabolism and particularly, the rate at which you burn calories. Additionally, the chemical effects of capsaicin in your body inhibit your cravings for food and reduces your appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The less you eat, the fewer calories you take, and as a result, your body will have to go get those calories wherever it can: it will metabolize your body fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Kimchi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While on the subject of spicy food, for those who like exotic dishes \u2013 or are simply fans of trying out new stuff \u2013 a traditional Korean dish called kimchi can do wonders with your fat metabolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kimchi <\/a>is a spicy dish made of different vegetables seasoned with spicy and salty ingredients, including red pepper. Some versions of this dish are apt for vegans as well as vegetarians, so you can incorporate it in that kind of diet. Aside from the before mentioned metabolic properties of capsaicin, kimchi is a probiotic food just like other fermented dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Probiotic means that it contains good bacteria that help your digestive system process the food that you eat. Studies show that the particular strains of probiotics found in kimchi help you burn more calories and reduce the effect of fatty aliments that you eat every day. Also, the dish itself is very healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Pumpkin seeds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we prepare our pumpkin-based recipes, we often take all the seeds away. But should we? Few people know that pumpkin seeds are one of the best sources of magnesium you can find in the natural world. And with a vast majority of the population, even in first world countries, having magnesium <\/a>deficiency \u2013 and not even knowing it \u2013 it isn\u2019t surprising that overweight and obesity are among the most widespread health conditions of advanced countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magnesium is fundamental for fat metabolism because it plays a key role in the chemical reactions that break the fat molecules and release the energy that we use daily. Pumpkin seeds have such a high concentration of magnesium that you can pretty much reach your minimum recommended intake with a handful of seeds. Add them to your diet and you will see how it boosts all your other weight loss programs and exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Blueberries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Berries, and particularly blueberries<\/a>, are your best allies if you want to lose weight and get rid of that extra fat. They have a number of benefits for your body. Not only are they rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as in water, so they help you stay hydrated. Blueberries are very sweet, but strangely enough, they are quite low on sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So they are great for reducing your much-dreaded sweet craving without actually adding too much sugar to your system. Additionally, blueberries help you metabolize your fat because they have a high concentration of polyphenols and other antioxidants that also prevent the formation of fat deposits in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another powerful antioxidant worth mentioning is resveratrol, a component that induces the metabolism of bad fat into other types of molecules that your body can more easily burn during exercise or your daily routine of activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Garlic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Garlic <\/a>is regarded in many natural medicine systems as a great remedy for blood problems, and is used to improve circulation and fight the unbalance of blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garlic is a classic in natural medicine and helps with many circulatory problems; it helps reduce your blood pressure and stimulates your sugar metabolism, helping to keep your blood sugar levels healthy, so it is great for preventing many of the complications derived of diabetes; also, a regular intake of garlic can reduce your risk of having a heart attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these effects are due to an active component known as allicin, and if you want to increase your fat metabolism, then allicin can be your new friend. It prevents the formation of deposits of fat and lowers fat levels in your blood, just as it does with sugars. When you eat garlic you also benefit from all its other great effects on your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Quinoa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Quinoa <\/a>seeds are often found in many naturist seed mixes and recipes. They are very nutritious, and for that reason have a number of benefits for your health. But let\u2019s focus on fat burning. What\u2019s great about quinoa is that it has a complete protein profile, which means that inside it there are all the components needed to synthesize all the proteins in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These components are called amino acids, and our body absorbs them through our digestion and puts them together in the order it needs to make the proteins for the purpose intended. Among these amino acids, for example, there is betaine, that suppresses the action of genes that promote fat deposits, and increases our metabolism; lysine is also present in quinoa, which is great because it is involved in the process of burning fat. Quinoa is a great food for you, especially if you are working out and want to lose some weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Plum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is a legend in Japan that says that plum can protect you from bad things and give you the strength and the hope that you need to reach better times. This is because the tree of the Japanese plum <\/a>blooms in winter, before any other flower, so the ancient Japanese saw it as a sign that the spring, and therefore better times, are coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can take this inspiring legend as an extra motivator to incorporate some plum to your diet, and never forget that the achievement of weight loss is just around the corner, like spring when the plum trees bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plum will help you achieve it with its high levels of pectin, a vegetal fiber that blocks the absorption of fat. Also, it will inhibit the action of genes in your body that promote the formation of fat deposits thanks to its amazing flavonoid components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Bulgur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chances are you have never heard of bulgur before, and also, chances are that you have eaten it at least once. If you have ever tried Near East food, then it\u2019s highly probable that you have tried bulgur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a cereal grain very popular in Eastern Mediterranean diets, and a fundamental ingredient in the tasty dish called tabbouleh. Since bulgur is high in fiber, it will make you feel full quite quickly, thus helping you reduce your appetite. And speaking of tabbouleh, this dish is fantastic for boosting your metabolism <\/a>and motivating your body to burn some more fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of its ingredients have made it into this list, like garlic and lemon juice. Olive oil deserves a special mention because even if it is a mostly fatty aliment, its high-quality fat components actually help you activate your metabolism and get rid of those extra cholesterol deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Lemon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Citric fruits are great for your health because they have powerful detoxifying properties. Adding a bit of citric juice to a meal or a drink, for example, will help your body get rid of many substances it doesn\u2019t need, and that includes some extra fat that is hanging around fatty deposits doing nothing well. Veggie smoothies and lemonade are fantastic ways of incorporating some lemon into your diet. The added water will hydrate your body and give you some extra help flushing away those unwanted toxins and unnecessary substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also add lemon juice<\/a> to a variety of dishes, and if you feel like cooking something for yourself, grating the peel of lemon will not only add flavor to any dough but also boost its detoxifying power with its high levels of the antioxidant D-limonene. Add more citrus to your diet and feel the improvement in your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Green tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So enough vegetables and fruits, let\u2019s take some time to take a look at the best beverages for saying goodbye forever to those extra pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here we want to highlight green tea<\/a>, but never forget, many herbal teas are great for losing some weight. First of all, tea is mostly water, so it makes you feel full without incorporating many calories; the fuller you feel, the less you will eat, the fewer calories you will take, and the more fat your body will have to burn to make up for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green tea has high levels of a chemical with a very funny name, but great effects on your health: the epigallocatechin-3-gallate, also known as ECGC, which burns fat from your body like dry paper, and prevents the formation of more fat deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECGC is also known for helping the immune system fight infections better, so a couple cups of green tea here and there will work wonders with your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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15. Apple cider vinegar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The old ACV is a darling among naturists and defenders of natural medicine. It has many, many good properties, and you can use it for a variety of purposes, from protecting your garden from plagues \u2013 without using those toxic, synthetic herbicides \u2013 to relieving the bad effects of stress on your body. And of course, burning fat is one of its many benefits. Apple cider vinegar<\/a> is very acidic, and research shows that acidic food makes our body consume carbohydrates much faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more carbohydrates we burn, the sooner we will run out of reserves and start burning fat instead. The acidic components of apple cider vinegar also make you feel full for a longer time and reduce your blood sugar levels, and again, the fewer sugar cells get, the more fat they will burn instead in order to get the energy that they need to function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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16. Wild salmon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So we have reviewed fifteen foods of vegetal origin, but what about those of animal origin? Do meat, dairy products or seafood help you burn more fat as well, or is it a private benefit that is exclusive from vegetables? Of course, there are some carnivore foods that help you too. For example, wild salmon has fatty acids known as omega-3, which helps burn fat and reduce cravings for fatty food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, fish is great for building up protein, and you know what is made up of proteins<\/a>? Our muscles. And the more muscle mass we have, the more cells we have, and the more energy they need to consume to stay alive. Energy consumption means burning more fat to supply all these cells, and that\u2019s how a higher protein intake can indirectly help you burn all that extra fat that has been gathering in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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17. Eggs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you know why eggs are such a great source of so many nutrients, and as a result, they are such a great part of a complete breakfast? That\u2019s because eggs are originally intended to have a little baby chicken growing inside of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a few weeks, the embryo will have nothing to eat and nowhere to take nutrients from, so he needs to be floating in a magical soup full of every single nutrient it needs. Hence the impressive nutritive value of eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are full of protein, and since they have so much more protein than fat, they will help you build muscle mass without adding too many calories <\/a>to your system. Also, eggs are among the top sources of a much-cherished vitamin called choline, which is fundamental for the normal functioning of organs like the liver and the brain. It plays a major part in the metabolism of fat and the production of energy, so you can never go wrong with a bit of extra choline in your system!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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18. Oysters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, oysters are very low in calories. However, they have a huge concentration of minerals that are fundamental for your health, and some of them actually play a part in your fat metabolism. For example, oysters have a lot of iron, which besides preventing anemia, helps keep some fat genes at bay, preventing them from telling your body to start piling up fat like it\u2019s 1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another fundamental mineral which is found in oysters in great concentration is zinc. Zinc is a powerful antioxidant that prevents the cells of your body from wearing out and boosts your overall health as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It plays a huge role in overweight and obesity because it is a fundamental component of the hormone leptin, which tells your brain that you have had enough food and you should stop eating. Enough levels of zinc <\/a>mean that you have a great and functional hunger suppression system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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19. Cottage cheese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of regulation of hunger, did you know that one of the key factors that play a huge part in how many calories you crave for, is the quantity and quality of the sleep you got last night? When you are tired and haven\u2019t slept enough hours, you are more likely to eat high-calorie food, and also be more impulsive, so you have higher chances of overeating and\/or breaking your diet. But is there a way to get a better night of sleep by just changing what you eat? Well, cottage cheese<\/a> can have your back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is high in tryptophan, an amino acid that helps you sleep better, and also has a significant concentration of the protein called casein, which will make you feel fuller when you wake up because it has a slow digestion. And you remember how great a good intake of proteins is for your fat-burning rate, don\u2019t you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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20. Dark chocolate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you\u2019ve read it right. We close this list with a little treat for you. Even if chocolate is often seen as a sweet, and therefore a big no-no when it comes to losing weight, cacao \u2013 the main component of chocolate \u2013 is very nutritious. It is all the sugar and fat added to chocolate that makes it bad for your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, dark chocolate<\/a> has very low concentrations of the bad, and high of the good. Do you know who else likes chocolate? The bacteria living inside your gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They digest chocolate very enthusiastically and as a result, increase our body levels of polyphenolic compounds, chemical substances that help us burn fat along with other health benefits. For example, an important polyphenolic compound is a butyrate, which is a powerful booster of our metabolism of fats and, additionally, blocks the action of the genes that increase fat deposits in our body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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