Certain foods can inhibit the storage of fat. These tend to be antioxidant-rich foods that contain nutrients that simply stop the body from storing fat, while decreasing inflammation.
Now, let’s not kid ourselves. If all you do is add “fat-loss” foods
to your diet and don’t change anything else, it’s unlikely you’ll lose
fat. But, if you include them in a lifestyle that relies on those tried
and true habits for fat loss of training hard and eating smart, you have
a formula for success.
Despite coming from
different plants, yerba mate and green tea both contain catechins that
decrease fat absorption and can suppress food intake. They also enhance
energy expenditure via greater thermogenesis, promote the use of fat for
fuel rather than carbs, and lead to the death of fat cells (apoptosis).
Drink tea daily, avoiding sweeteners or milk.
Eat sesame seeds. Sesame seeds have a potential fat burning effect
by increasing the production of ketones, which is the form of fat that
the body is able to burn for energy. In addition, sesame seeds promote
the elimination of estrogens from the body for improved hormone balance.
Simply eating a higher fat, higher protein, low-carb diet for a few
days will increase fat burning since you’re not supplying the body with
the constant supply of glucose.
To try it, favor meat, eggs, and dairy because you’ll get more of
the nutrients carnitine, glutamine, and glycine. Carnitine is a potent
fat burner that is responsible for the transport of fats into the cells
to be used for energy. Glutamine and glycine are both amino acids that
promote tissue repair and muscle building, thereby raising metabolism.