Fat Burning Foods, Top 40 – which foods will help me burn fat?
As peculiar as it first may seem, certain foods will technically you burn fat. When I first read about this subject – a few years back now – I laughed off the idea; but after further studies I realised that there was a lot of truth to the suggestion that some foods really can help you burn fat. The truth of the matter is that certain foods will use up more of your calories during the digestion process thanis actually contained within them. For example if food ‘X’ contains 100 calories and it uses up 110 calories to digest it you’ll burn-off 10 calories. Good ‘eh? Now you’ve got a little bit of theoretical knowledge behind this bizarre concept. I’ll let you know which foods fit the bill. The first category of fat burning foods is fruit. The following pieces of fruit are fantastic things to eat when you’re dieting. Fruit Apricot – 9 calories, 7g carbohydrates, 5g fiber, 3g protein, 20mg calcium, 6mg vitamin C – Although apricots are a very good fat burning food – because they contain less than 10 calories – they’re quite high in carbs for the amount of energy they give you. Therefore they are not the ideal food for people on low carb diets. Apricots are very good for children as they are calcium rich, but be careful when giving them to your child because they contain stones. Blackberries (100g) - 50 calories, 12g carbohydrate, 0.7g protein, 196mg potassium, 0g sodium, 5g fiber, 32mg calcium, 21mg vitamin C – Blackberries are fantastic they are packed full of calcium and they’re really sweet too, so they can be a good source of natural sugar for when you need that sugar rush.. Blueberries (100g) - 52 calories, 12g carbohydrate, 0.6g protein, 89mg potassium, 6mg sodium, 3g fiber, 6mg calcium, 13mg vitamin C – These are great, they contain a good level of both calories and carbs. They aren’t quite as nutritional as blackberries but they’re just as nice.
Grapefruit (100g) – 50 calories, 10g carbohydrates, 0.5g protein, 129mg potassium, 0g sodium, 7g fiber, 11mg calcium, 38mg vitamin C – These are fantastic they are packed full of vitamin C so why not some for breakfast to keep that cold at bay.. Lemon – 11 calories, 3g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 138mg potassium, 2mg sodium, 3g fiber, 26mg calcium, 53mg vitamin C – These are one of the best fat burning foods because they contain very few calories and carbs; probably down to the fact that they contain a lot of juice. Lemons contain more vitamin C per 100g than any other fruit on the plenty, which means they’re very good for your immune system. Lime – 8 calories, 1g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 102mg potassium, 2mg sodium, 3g fiber, 33mg calcium, 29mg vitamin C – Limes are even better at burning fat than lemons, just look at their calorific rating. They contain no where near the amount of vitamin C as lemons but they do have higher calcium levels. Mango – 80 calories, 20g carbohydrates, 0.5g protein, 156mg potassium, 2mg sodium, 2g fiber, 10mg calcium, 28mg vitamin C – Great food to eat if your hungry as it fills you up nicely, the calorific and carbohydrate content aren’t bad either. Orange – 42 calories, 10g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 181mg potassium, 0g sodium, 40mg calcium, 53mg vitamin C – Not the best calorie to carb ratio when compared to other citrus fruits but they are extremely versatile and they’re jam packed full of calcium and vitamin C, making it an ideal fruit for kids.. Pear – 64 calories, 16g carbohydrates 0.5g protein, 125mg potassium, 0g sodium, 2.5g fiber, 11mg calcium, 4mg vitamin C – Pears a really tasty but not the best fruit for those carb watchers out there and they contain very low levels of vitamin C and calcium when compared with most other fruits.. Pineapple (100g) – 37 calories, 8g carbohydrates, 0.5g protein, 113mg potassium, 1mg sodium, 1g fiber, 7mg calcium, 14mg vitamin C – Pineapple is possibly my favourite fruit, very tasty, very versatile, very good fat burning food. However they don’t contain very high levels of calcium though Raspberries (100g) - 24 calories, 5g carbohydrate, 1g protein, 140mg potassium, 0mg sodium, 7g fiber, 16mg calcium, 15mg vitamin C – These are one of the best fruits to eat when dieting, they contain very little calories, they’re useful as an anti-oxidant and they’re packed full of fiber too. The verdict on these is that they’re a superb fat burning food and should be included in any good housekeeping and homemaking diet. Strawberries (100g) – 28 calories, 6g carbohydrates. 0.5g protein, 166mg calcium, 1mg sodium, 2.5g fiber, 14mg calcium, 57mg vitamin C – strawberries are great, they’re one of the tastiest fruits known to man and they contain very few calories. They’re packed full of vitamin C, so a punnet a day can keep the doctor away. Vegetables (100g serving) Artichoke (Jerusalem) – 40 calories, 8g carbohydrates, 3.5g protein, 324mg potassium, 126mg sodium, 5.5g fiber, 16mg calcium, 18% DV vitamin C – As you can see the main nutritional values for dieting purposes are relatively good. For those of you who are on the Atkins’ diet artichokes contain relatively high levels of carbohydrates. Asparagus – 12 calories, 4g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 230mg potassium, 0mg sodium, 2g fiber, 16mg calcium, 15% DV vitamin C – Asparagus is a great fat burning food, it’s calorific rating is so low that you can eat as much as you want, but eating too much may lead your body into acting anti-socially, if you known what I mean. :-) Broccoli – 25 calories, 1g carbohydrates, 3.5g protein, 378mg potassium, 38mg sodium, 3.5g fiber, 32mg calcium, 150% DV vitamin C – Broccoli has had bad press in recent years as the one vegetable that most people don’t like. I personally think that this is slightly unfair. Not only is broccoli tastier than people think, it’s a great fat burner and is rich in vitamin C and calcium too. Brussel sprouts – 25 calories, 1g carbohydrates, 2.5g protein, 348mg potassium, 30mg sodium, 3.5g fiber, 20mg calcium, 144% DV vitamin C – Again, sprouts haven’t got the best of reputations but are packed full of vitamin C goodness and have extremely low calorific and carbohydrate ratings too. An excellent fat burning food. Cabbage – 20 calories, 2g carbohydrate, 1.5g protein, 246mg potassium, 18mg sodium, 2.5g fiber, 47mg calcium, 32mg vitamin C – Not a lot of people like cabbage but it’s a great ant-oxidant and what’s more it’s very low carb and calorific levels. In addition to this cabbage is rich in both vitamin C and calcium too. Carrots – 37 calories, 8g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 320mg potassium, 69mg sodium, 3g fiber, 33mg calcium, 6mg vitamin C – Carrots are pretty versatile and can be including in many different diets. They have a pretty high level of carbohydrates, so are not ideal for Atkins’ diet advocates. Cauliflower – 20g calories, 2g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 303mg potassium, 30mg sodium, 2.5g fiber, 22mg calcium, 46mg vitamin C – A great fat burning food and goes well with loads of meals. Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C, so will give your immune system an extra boost when consumed regularly. Celery – 12 calories, 3g carbohydrates, 0.5g protein, 260mg potassium, 80mg sodium, 1.5g fiber, 40mg calcium, 3mg vitamin C – Quite possibly one of the best foods you can eat when you’re on a diet. It’s low in calories – so you can eat as much as you want – and it’s actually quite filling. Cucumber – 9 calories, 6g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 170mg potassium, 0mg sodium, 2g fiber, 16mg calcium, 10% DV vitamin C – Cucumbers haven’t got a very good calorie to carb ratio but is a great fat burning food. Leeks – 20 calories, 3g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 2.5g fiber, 17mg vitamin C – Leeks have a great calorie to carb ratio so are an excellent food to include in your diet. They don’t contain as much vitamin C as other vegetables but is fantastic substitute for onion where cuisine is concerned. Mushrooms – 25 calories, 2g carbohydrates, 3g protein, 314mg potassium, 0mg sodium, 1g fiber, 3mg calcium, 2.5mg vitamin C – For those of you out there who like mushrooms these are fantastic, not only can you eat them any time of the day they go with pretty much any type of meal too, and even better than that they contain hardly any carbs and have very few calories per 100g serving. Mushrooms a pretty high in protein for a vegetable so it comes highly recommended to those of you who are vegetarian or vegan. Onions – 25 calories, 4g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 144mg potassium, 0g sodium, 1.5g fiber, 22mg calcium, 6.5mg vitamin C – Onions have a pretty good carb to calorie ration and a good source of calcium. They are quite rich in calcium, but may be slightly pungent for children. Peas – 60 calories, 6g carbohydrates, 2.5g protein, 4mg sodium, 2.5g fiber, 32mg calcium, 98% DV vitamin C – Peas are great, when fresh. Tinned garden peas tend to have more carbs than, say marrowfat because of the sugary juice they’re kept in, therefore if you must eat tinned peas go for the latter option. Spinach – 30 calories, 2g carbohydrate, 2.5g protein, 6g fiber, 58mg calcium, 30% DV vitamin C – Spinach is a great fat burning food and is an excellent source of fiber. So include this vegetable if you’re thinking about embarking on a high fiber diet. Turnip – 12 calories, 2g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 100mg potassium, 30mg sodium, 1g fiber, 2mg calcium, 15mg vitamin C – Turnips are great, they have a fantastic carb to calorie ratio and they can be used in a variety of meals. Tomato – 20 calories, 3g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 222mg potassium, 0mg sodium, 1g fiber, 5mg calcium, 19mg vitamin C – Along with cucumber, tomato is actually a fruit, but as many people know it as a vegetable I’ve included it in this section. Tomatoes are fantastic they’re probably the most versatile vegetable you can get and you can enjoy them any time of the day. Fish & Meat (per 100g) Cod – 80 calories, 1g carbohydrates, 24g protein, 540mg potassium, 72mg sodium, 0g fiber, 2.5mg calcium, 0mg vitamin C, 1g fat – This is probably the most popular fish and is pretty low in calories. I reckon this is my favourite fish plus it’s really low in fat too. Crab -120 calories, 1g carbohydrates, 20g protein, 300mg potassium, 284mg sodium, 0g fiber, 86mg calcium, 6% DV vitamin C, 1.5g fat – Not very many people involve crab within their diets. This is probably down to the fact that there is a perception that it’s difficult to cook. It’s not as hard as you think, so give it a try. Crab is high calcium when compared with other seafood. Flounder – 70 calories, 1g carbohydrates, 25g protein, 348mg potassium, 108mg sodium, 0g fiber, 2.5mg calcium, 0mg vitamin C, 2g fat – Flounder has very few calories, so is an excellent fat burner. It’s higher in fat than most of the other seafood on this page, but now too much though. Lobster – 120 calories, 1g carbohydrates, 20g protein, 360mg potassium, 384mg sodium, 0g fiber, 5mg calcium, 0g vitamin C, 0.6g fat – A very tasty shellfish but is pretty expensive, but its calorific rating is low, so treat yourself every now and again. Trout – 125 calories, 1g carbohydrates, 25g protein, 440mg potassium, 42mg sodium, 0g fiber, 7mg calcium, 0g vitamin C, 7.2g fat – Trout is often unfairly labeled ‘the poor man’s salmon’, but I think trout is great, it’s very tasty and packed full of omega3. Trout is higher in fat than most other fish, so should be included in your diet occasionally. Tuna – 120 calories, 1g carbohydrates, 25g protein, 340g sodium, 0g fiber, 10mg calcium, 0mg vitamin C, 0.5g fat – Tuna is probably one of the best foods out there for dieting purposes, as my cat can testify. It’s extremely low in fat compared to other fish and is extremely versatile. Steak (sirloin) – 170 calories, 0g carbohydrates, 23g protein, 4.5g fat – Although probably not the best food you ca eat whilst on a diet because of its pretty high fat content. Steak is very tasty and has very good fat burning properties.That concludes my top 40 list of high fiber foods. It seems that the best foods to eat in order to burn off fat is food that is low in calories because your body will burn off the calories faster and give more time to getting rid of the ones your body has stored up. If you found this information useful why not, leave a donation, which will go towards improving and maintaining this website? Or Download our FREE 69 page cleaning tips E-book? Or do both.
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