Fat shedding foods; thermogenic diet made simple

Wouldn't it be great if you could just "eat away" stored fat? Well…..actually, you can! Certain foods produce fat burning properties and help assist in raising our metabolism so that stored fat can be burned. The process of doing this is referred to as a "thermogenic diet". Simply put; there are food groups that burn more calories than they consume during digestion, boosting our metabolism as they process the food. The amazing effect of a thermogenic diet is you can eat healthy food while burning away the fat. Below, is a list of "must have foods" for your next trip to the grocery store.

 

*Seafood (fresh catch or organic) – Salmon, Tuna, Sardines

*Poultry - Organic Brown eggs, Chicken

*Fat - Olive Oil

*Beverages - Green Tea, Organic Skim milk

*Beans – Kidney, Lima, Navy, White

*Berries – Blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, huckleberries, grapes

*Melons – Cantaloupe, watermelons

*Vegetables – Artichokes, broccoli, artichokes, cauliflower, celery, corn, cucumbers, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, egg plant, green beans, peas, zucchini, tomato, mushrooms, rhubarb

*Root vegetables – Onions, beets, carrots, parsnips, radishes, rutabaga, sweet potato, turnips

*Other vegetables – Squash, onions, peppers, spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, watercress, cabbage, beet greens, chicory greens, Belgian endive

*Herbs – Flax seed, garlic, bitter orange, parsley, ginger

*Grains – Oatmeal, whole grain cereals

 

Adapting a "thermogenic" diet to your current lifestyle takes some time and requires you to stop eating unhealthy food. Sorry….but you cannot have it both ways. If you are serious about losing weight then you must become disciplined on a daily basis. More importantly, you must eat on a regular basis "fat burning" foods that are naturally wholesome and healthy for you. Each of the above foods provide your body with the vitamins, nutrients and "fuel" your body needs to operate fully, while also renewing, replenishing and restoring your body, as well.

 

In my own pursuit to become completely "well" I've come to realize that I'm no longer enslaved to counting calories, fat and protein grams. Why? It's so much, more simple than you realize. Once I learned how, what and when to eat the right foods for the desired results I became free of the daily routine of worrying about my weight. Not only have I kept my weight off I've maintained a healthy weight while developing a better body of muscles versus fat. So many people lose weight and then look in the mirror and see loose skin and an unfit body, a result of an unbalanced diet and wellness routine. You must incorporate exercise and activity on a daily basis (at least 30 minutes a day of some type of aerobic exercise/activity). Walking, biking, running, tennis or anything that gets your heart rate going is an aerobic activity. Combine these types of activities with a thermogenic diet and you won't only start shedding pounds immediately, but also feel and look great as you lose the weight!

Quick tip for wellness: Thermogenic diet + 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a day = complete Wellness!