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Some of The Best Fat Burners: Achieve Weight Loss With These Natural Fat Burners of 2011!

Don’t turn to dietary supplements for help with burning calories. There are hundreds of products with claims that sound too good to be true. You cannot even trust supplements that tout “proven in clinical trials.”  Those trials may have been performed on animals or with amounts of supplement that is not for sale.

The problem is that FDA does not have a close monitoring system, which means you cannot be sure that the product contains the ingredients listed on the label or has unlisted ingredients. There simply are no short cuts when it comes to burning fat, no matter what the ads say.

The simple logic behind losing weight is: you need to burn more calories than you consume. The safest way is to make lifestyle changes such as including natural fat burners in your diet and exercise on a regular basis.

If after following healthy eating habits and exercising, you can’t seem to lose excess weight, then it is time to talk to your doctor to see what else could be wrong.

Researchers from different parts of the world uncover the truth about natural foods and declare some as the best fat burners. You don’t have to wait for next January to make resolutions. Why not make the following your natural fat burners of 2011?

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Some of the Best Fat Burners

High Fiber Foods

There are many areas of nutrition that elicit controversy, but dietary fiber is certainly not one of them. Every health book you’ve ever read talks about fiber as most important for your body.  Scientific evidence links fiber to a plethora of health benefits. Fiber-containing foods help increase satiety with fewer calories, and maintain a healthy digestive system.  When your body digests the food you eat properly, it is less likely to convert it into fat.  Fiber-rich foods digest slowly, which means your body works harder, burning more calories and boosting metabolism.

Some of the foods rich in fiber are oatmeal, dates and navy beans. The USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference shows a list of whole to fortified foods that are rich in fiber.  They suggest powering up on bran, beans with navy beans containing the maximum fiber, berries, whole grains, sweet peas, green leafy vegetables, nuts, fruits etc.  So, it would not be out of place to call high fiber foods as the best natural fat burners.

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Dairy Calcium

It is common knowledge that calcium helps in building strong and healthy teeth and bones.  In the past couple of years, studies have shown that dairy calcium can aid in weight loss. A University of Tennessee study reveals that calcium helps in burning body fat.  Dairy products like cheese, low-fat yogurt and fat-free milk increase fat breakdown in fat cells, thus acting as fat burners.  A dairy rich diet is said to nearly double weight loss. Overweight people who consumed 3 servings of calcium-rich dairy products/per day including milk showed almost twice the weight loss compared to people who took less dairy calcium.  Studies show that the more people reduced their dairy product consumption, the more body fat they gained.

Dairy Calcium

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Almonds

Almonds are high-fiber foods, but they have been found to be special fat burners. Studies have for many years indicated that almonds may just be what you need, if you are overweight. Findings suggested that eating one serving (22) of almonds daily for six months helps in achieving a sustained weight reduction.  You can keep almonds handy to be consumed as a snack throughout the day. They are great energy boosters and can also be added to salads, yoghurt or oatmeal.

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Almonds

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Hot Peppers

Jalapenos contain capsaicin, which is a chemical that gives peppers their pungent flavor and increases heart rate, boosting metabolism. Research found that eating small snacks with hot peppers helps the body not run out of fuel and makes sure the metabolic rate does not drop.  It is recommended that you add chili peppers to pasta, omelet or any stir fry to benefit from their powerful fat burning properties.  Eating cayenne pepper with just one meal is said to boost metabolism by 25% and the calorie burn lasts for 3 hours after they are consumed.

Hot Peppers

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Fish

Leptin is a hormone in the body that is linked to weight loss and it is found in most types of fish. A diet rich in fish keeps leptin levels in the body lower. Salmon contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which can alter the levels of leptin in the body, and the lower the levels the higher the caloric burn. University of Georgia states that studies have consistently shown this to be true and it is one of the best fat burners. This hormone also makes you feel fuller faster.

Salmon also provides the essential Vitamin D that preserves metabolism-revving muscle tissue. Researchers found that most people, especially older people don’t get enough through their diet.  Other good sources are tuna, shrimp, tofu, eggs, and fortified milk.

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Chocolate

A study shows that pure, dark chocolate is an excellent source of anti-oxidants that fight fat cells. One serving of dark chocolate eaten slowly is said to work wonders. However, here they are talking of 100% Cacao..real chocolate.. and not the mix of milk, sugar and vegetable fat that we refer to as chocolate.  Tests also showed that people who drank ‘real chocolate drink’ burnt significantly more fat than others who drank the standard chocolate drink.

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Green Tea and Coffee

There is so much talk about green tea but there is no strong consensus on green tea being a fat burner.  But according to some research studies, green tea has a chemical called EGCG that makes the brain and nervous system work faster, burning more calories. Although, green tea, which contains caffeine, is not a miraculous solution to burn fat, researchers say that it does show good promise in weight loss. Coffee also contains caffeine, which helps speed up the heart rate and helps in burning calories.  Whether it is iced coffee or hot coffee, the benefit is said to be the same.  Of course, you are bound to put on more weight if you add full-cream milk and heaps of sugar to it. Consider drinking it plain but don’t over do it.

Note: Doctors warn that both green tea and coffee should not be consumed much or avoided totally, if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, kidney disease or any heart related issues, as they increase the heart rate.

Green Tea and Coffee

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Cold Water

We all know that water is good for us but little did we know that it could be one of the natural fat burners. But only when you don’t drink water at room temperature, according to German researchers! They say that drinking 6 cups of cold water in a day (approx. 48 ounces) can boost resting metabolism by about 50 calories daily – which can help shed 5 pounds in a year. That may not sound like much, but every little bit counts. They believe this could happen due to the work it takes inside our body to heat the cold water to body temperature.

Cold Water

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It is always better to eat a well-balanced meal that includes all food groups and exercise regularly.  There are plenty of foods that act as natural fat burners and these are healthy foods that you can embrace for life. Combining a healthy diet with more activity is the best way to burn fat and keep it off for the long-term.

Caution: It goes without saying that even when choosing natural fat burners, you have to constantly be aware of any health problems or allergies you may have, as certain foods may not be good for you. Consult with your doctor if you are in doubt.

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