FOODS THAT HELP BURN FAT
Each one of the following foods is clinically proven to promote weight loss.
These foods go a step beyond simply adding no fat to your system - they possess special properties that add zip to your system and help your body melt away unhealthy pounds. These incredible foods can suppress your appetite for junk food and keep your body running smoothly with clean fuel and efficient energy.
You can include these foods in any sensible weight-loss plan. They give your body the extra metabolic kick that it needs to shave off weight quickly.
A sensible weight loss plan calls for no fewer that 1,200 calories per day. But Dr. Charles Klein recommends consuming more that that, if you can believe it - 1,500 to 1,800 calories per day. He says you will still lose weight quite effectively at that intake level without endangering your health.
Hunger is satisfied more completely by filling the stomach. Ounce for ounce, the foods listed below accomplish that better than any others. At the same time, they're rich in nutrients and possess special fat-melting talents.
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FAT FIGHTING FOODS YOU CAN EAT
Lend different tastes and textures to every meal and provide a wide range of vitamins, minerals, proteins and other vital nutrients. Naturally, each one is high in fiber, low in fat and safe when it comes to sodium content, too.
Many have crunchiness and flavor we've come to desire in snack and nibbling foods. If you're like most of us, you may have a real junk food snacking habit - a habit you're going to have to change in order to slim down. Many of the foods in this section may be worthy substitutes.
APPLES HELP YOU MELT FAT

First of all, they elevate your blood glucose (sugar) levels in a safe, gentle manner and keep them up longer than most foods. The practical effect of this is to leave you feeling satisfied longer, say researchers.
Secondly, they're one of the richest sources of soluble fiber in the supermarket. This type of fiber prevents hunger pangs by guarding against dangerous swings or drops in your blood sugar level, says Dr. James Anderson of the University of Kentucky's School of Medicine.
An average size apple provides only 81 calories and has no sodium, saturated fat or cholesterol. You'll also get the added health benefits of lowering the level of cholesterol already in your blood as well as lowering your blood pressure.
WHOLE GRAIN BREAD
YOU DON'T NEED TO DREAD BREAD
You needn't dread bread. It's the butter, margarine or cream cheese you put on it that's fattening, not the bread itself. We'll say this as often as needed - fat is fattening. If you don't believe that, ponder this - a gram of carbohydrate has four calories, a gram of protein four, and a gram of fat nine. So which of these is really fattening?
Bread, a natural source of fiber and complex carbohydrates, is okay for dieting. Norwegian scientist Dr. Bjarne Jacobsen found that people who eat less than two slices of bread daily weigh about 11 pounds more that those who eat a lot of bread.
Studies at Michigan State University show some breads actually reduce the appetite. Researchers compared white bread to dark, high-fiber bread and found that students who ate 12 slices a day of the dark, high-fiber bread felt less hunger on a daily basis and lost five pounds in two months. Others who ate white bread were hungrier, ate more fattening foods and lost no weight during this time.
So the key is eating dark, rich, high-fiber breads such as pumpernickel, whole wheat, mixed grain, oatmeal and others. The average slice of whole grain bread contains only 60 to 70 calories, is rich in complex carbohydrates - the best, steadiest fuel you can give your body - and delivers surprising amount of protein.
MACROBOLIC NUTRITION
Priming Your Body to Build Muscle & Burn Fat
COFFEE - EASY DOES IT IS THE PASSWORD

The caffeine in coffee can speed up the metabolism. In nutritional circles, it's known as a metabolic enhancer, according to Dr. Judith Stern of the University of California at Davis.
This makes sense, since caffeine is a stimulant. Studies show it can help you burn more calories than normal, perhaps up to 10 percent more. For safety's sake, it's best to limit your intake to a single cup in the morning and one in the afternoon. Add only skim milk to tit and try doing without sugar - many people learn to love it that way.
GRAPEFUIT DISSOLVE FAT AND CHOLESTEROL
It's rich in natural galacturonic acid, which adds to its potency as a fat and cholesterol fighter. The additional benefit here is assistance in the battle against atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and the development of heart disease. Try sprinkling it with cinnamon rather than sugar to take away some of the tart taste.
MUSTARD - TRY THE HOT SPICY KIND
normally called for in Mexican, Indian and Asian recipes, about one teaspoon, temporarily speeds up the metabolism, just as caffeine and the drug ephedrine do."But mustard is natural and totally safe," Henry says. "It can be used every day, and it really works. I was shocked to discover it can speed up the metabolism by as much as 20 to 25 percent for several hours." This can result in the body burning an extra 45 calories for every 700 consumed, Dr. Henry says.
PEPPERS - METABOLISM BOOSTING PROPORTIES
Peppers are astonishingly rich in vitamins A and C, abundant in calcium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium, high in fiber, free of fat, low in sodium and have just 24 calories per cup.
POTATOES - ACHIEVE RAPID WEIGHT LOSS
Preparation and toppings are crucial. Steer clear of butter, milk and sour cream, or you'll blow it. Opt for yogurt instead.
RICE - AN ENTIRE WEIGHT LOSS PLAN
dating to the 1930's, makes rice the staple of your food intake. Later on, you gradually mix in various fruits and vegetables.It produces stunning weight loss and medical results. The diet has been shown to reverse and cure kidney ailments and high blood pressure.
A cup of cooked rice (150 grams) contains about 178 calories - approximately one-third the number of calories found in an equivalent amount of beef or cheese. And remember, whole grain rice is much better for you than white rice.
SOUPS - SOUP IS GOOD FOR YOU
Naturally, the type of soup you eat makes a difference. Cream soups or those made of beef or pork are not your best bets. But here's a great recipe:
Slice three large onions, three carrots, four stalks of celery, one zucchini and one yellow squash. Place in a kettle. Add three cans crushed tomatoes, two packets low-sodium chicken bouillon, three cans water and one cup white wine (optional). Add tarragon, basil, oregano, thyme and garlic powder. Boil, then simmer for an hour. Serves six.
SPINACH - REV UP THE METABOLISM
according to Dr. Richard Shekelle, an epidemiologist at the University of Texas. Spinach has the ability to lower cholesterol, rev up the metabolism and burn away fat. Rich in iron, beta carotene and vitamins C and E, it supplies most of the nutrients you need. TOFU - METABOLISM RUNS ON HIGH
BARLEY - PROTEIN AND FIBER AND RELATIVELY LOW FAT
Studies at the University of Wisconsin show that barley effectively lowers cholesterol by up to 15 percent and has powerful anti-cancer agents. Israeli scientists say it cures constipation better than laxatives - and that can promote weight loss, too.
Use it as a substitute for rice in salads, pilaf or stuffing, or add to soups and stews. You can also mix it with rice for an interesting texture. Ground into flour, it makes excellent breads and muffins.
BEANS - ONE OF THE BEST SOURCES OF PLANT PROTEIN

Plant protein is incomplete, which means that you need to add something to make it complete. Combine beans with a whole grain - rice, barley, wheat, corn - to provide the amino acids necessary to form a complete protein. Then you get the same top-quality protein as in meat with just a fraction of the fat.
Studies at the University of Kentucky and in the Netherlands show that eating beans regularly can lower cholesterol levels.
The most common complaint about beans is that they cause gas. Here's how to contain that problem, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Before cooking, rinse the beans and remove foreign particles, put in a kettle and cover with boiling water, soak for four hours or longer, remove any beans that float to the top, then cook the beans in fresh water.
BERRIES - PERFECT WEIGHT LOSS FOOD
Berries are a great source of potassium that can assist you in blood pressure control. Blackberries have 74 calories per cup, blueberries 81, raspberries 60 and strawberries 45. So use your imagination and enjoy the berry of your choice.
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BROCCOLI - AMERICA'S FAVORITE VEGETABLE
Broccoli is America's favorite vegetable, according to a recent poll. No wonder. A cup of cooked broccoli has a mere 44 calories. It delivers a staggering nutritional payload and is considered the number one cancer-fighting vegetable. It has no fat, loads of fiber, cancer fighting chemicals called indoles, carotene, 21 times the RDA of vitamin C and calcium.When you're buying broccoli, pay attention to the color. The tiny florets should be rich green and free of yellowing. Stems should be firm.
BUCKWHEAT - PANCAKES, BREADS AND CEREAL
CABBAGE - A TRUE WONDER FOOD
There are only 33 calories in a cup of cooked shredded cabbage, and it retains all its nutritional goodness no matter how long you cook it. Eating cabbage raw (18 calories per shredded cup), cooked, as sauerkraut (27 calories per drained cup) or coleslaw (calories depend on dressing) only once a week is enough to protect against colon cancer. And it may be a longevity-enhancing food. Surveys in the United States, Greece and Japan show that people who eat a lot of it have the least colon cancer and the lowest death rates overall. CARROTS - HEALTH PROMOTING , FAT FIGHTING FOOD
Chop and toss them with pasta, grate them into rice or add them to a stir-fry. Combine them with parsnips, oranges, raisins, lemon juice, chicken, potatoes, broccoli or lamb to create flavorful dishes. Spice them with tarragon, dill, cinnamon or nutmeg. Add finely chopped carrots to soups and spaghetti sauce - they impart a natural sweetness without adding sugar.
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CHICKEN - PROTEIN, IRON, NIACIN AND ZINC
CORN - A GRAIN - NOT A VEGETABLE
it has little to offer nutritionally and that just isn't so. There are 178 calories in a cup of cooked kernels. It contains good amounts of iron, zinc and potassium, and University of Nebraska researchers say it delivers a high-quality of protein, too.The Tarahumara Indians of Mexico eat corn, beans and hardly anything else. Virgil Brown, M.D., of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, points out that high blood cholesterol and cardiovascular heart disease are almost nonexistent among them.
COTTAGE CHEESE - CALCIUM AND THE B VITAMIN RIBOFLAVIN
Low-fat (2%) cottage cheese has 205 calories per cup and is admirably low in fat, while providing respectable amounts of calcium and the B vitamin riboflavin. Season with spices such a dill, or garden fresh vegetable such a scallions and chives for extra zip.
To make it sweeter, add raisins or one of the fruit spreads with no sugar added. You can also use cottage cheese in cooking, baking, fillings and dips where you would otherwise use sour cream or cream cheese.
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Quick Topic Locator Index
- One Month Fat Loss Plan
- FAT FIGHTING FOODS YOU CAN EAT
- APPLES HELP YOU MELT FAT
- WHOLE GRAIN BREAD
- MACROBOLIC NUTRITION
- COFFEE - EASY DOES IT IS THE PASSWORD
- GRAPEFUIT DISSOLVE FAT AND CHOLESTEROL
- MUSTARD - TRY THE HOT SPICY KIND
- PEPPERS - METABOLISM BOOSTING PROPORTIES
- POTATOES - ACHIEVE RAPID WEIGHT LOSS
- RICE - AN ENTIRE WEIGHT LOSS PLAN
- SOUPS - SOUP IS GOOD FOR YOU
- SPINACH - REV UP THE METABOLISM
- TOFU - METABOLISM RUNS ON HIGH
- BARLEY - PROTEIN AND FIBER AND RELATIVELY LOW FAT
- BEANS - ONE OF THE BEST SOURCES OF PLANT PROTEIN
- BERRIES - PERFECT WEIGHT LOSS FOOD
- GREAT FAT FIGHTING RESOURCES
- BROCCOLI - AMERICA'S FAVORITE VEGETABLE
- BUCKWHEAT - PANCAKES, BREADS AND CEREAL
- CABBAGE - A TRUE WONDER FOOD
- CARROTS - HEALTH PROMOTING , FAT FIGHTING FOOD
- GREAT FAT FIGHTING VIDEO'S
- CHICKEN - PROTEIN, IRON, NIACIN AND ZINC
- CORN - A GRAIN - NOT A VEGETABLE
- COTTAGE CHEESE - CALCIUM AND THE B VITAMIN RIBOFLAVIN
- WELCOME TO MY KITCHEN
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