Diwali Is Over, Time To Stop Bingeing And Start Melting Those Additional Inches

There are certain foods in the market which contains a high amount of high thermogenic effect so that it burns calories literally when you chew.  Consuming these foods can help to boost your metabolism, lower the inflammation in the body and help to become healthier and slimmer fat burning machine.

Some of these you may know about and some of these may surprise you.

1. Green tea

Like Ned Stark said, winter is coming. So you should drink 4-5 cups of green tea in a day which not only helps to flush out the toxins from the body but it also helps to keep you warmer. Thanks to its polyphenol called epigallocatechin-3-gallate, or EGCG which helps to melt the fats (including belly fats).

2. Dried plums

Dried plums are fresh fruits which should be included in your diet. Four to five dried plums packs three full grams of fiber, which help to flush out the toxins from the body. These dried plums are slow-moving soluble fiber,  which helps to lower the cholesterol level and regulates blood circulation in the body.

3. Kiwi

A small kiwi contains a large amount of actinidin, which is a protein which helps to break down the proteins in the body. Kiwifruit also contains prebiotic fiber, which primes the gut for healthy digestion. You can try to include kiwi in your morning breakfast to get rid of the extra fats in the body.

4. Fennel

All the vegetables are good which helps to remove gastric irritants out of the stomach which leads to gastric irritation and bloat but fennel helps to ease gas and bloating that make the stomach look distended. It helps to flush out the waste liquid and blush bloat from the body.

5. Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a perfect potent and nutrient-packed fungi which deserve a place on your plate. Consuming mushrooms helps to keep the belly flat low due to its low fat and calorie count and super nutrient profile.

6. Brown rice

Want to deal with fats and eliminate gas overload? Well, then brown rice is the only food that can help to fight against both the problems. To stay healthy, stick to consuming just one portion of rice every day.

7. Apples

Apples are known to be weight-loss food since ages. It is said that consuming an apple before a meal decreases total calorie intake at that meal thus reducing the fats in the body.

8. Pistachios

Pistachios are known as the nutrition superstars.  Pistachios contain protein, fiber, and healthy fats which help to keep you satisfied throughout the day. However, they are excellent belly fat cutters, thanks to the high amount of antioxidants found in them.

9. Hot peppers

Hot peppers are known for its weight loss properties throughout the season. The capsaicin  found in hot peppers help to stimulate the metabolism in the body thus helping to burn more calories.

10. Baked potatoes

There is a common myth that potatoes can lead to fats in the body but on contrary, baked or roasted potatoes lead to melting fats in the body. It is said that the high amount of fiber and fats found in satiating complex carbohydrates and fiber helps to keep your stomach filled for a longer period of time.

11. Pumpkin

One small fresh pumpkin can provide 40 calories and 5 grams of fiber which helps to break down the fats from the body. The fiber in the pumpkin helps to flush unsightly belly bulges from constipation. If you are purchasing a packed pumpkin, make sure you purchase the unsweetened one.

12. Lemons

This citrus food is already known to melt the fats in the body. If you drink alcohol, cut the routine by adding lemon to water. The citrus in lemon helps to break down the bloat thus helping you to do ever better. Other than this, lemon is also good for digestion.

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