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Original Story 9 Fat-Burning Eating Tips by Lisa “Hungry Girl” Lillien

LEAN PROTEIN
There are many lean proteins out that can help burn fat. The best lean proteins foods to include in your nutritional plan are:

* Chicken breast (skin removed)
* Turkey breast (skin removed)
* Egg Whites
* Fish Fillet (flounder, sole, scrod, cod, wild salmon, etc.)
* Shellfish (clams, lobster, scallop, shrimp)
* Lean Beef (top round)
* Tuna (canned in water)
* Non-fat cottage cheese (get source of casein)
* Beans (black beans, kidney, chick peas or lentils

Before cooking, trim away any visible fat from meats and remove skin from poultry. Broil, grill, roast, poach, or boil poultry, meat, and fish instead of frying or sautéing. Cook without adding fats like margarine, butter or oil. If you use oils to cook, try flax seed oil, canola oil, or peanut oil. Do not use olive oil. Olive oil is only good for dressings, nothing more.

If you are a vegetarian, these sources include beans, peas, nuts, nut butters, seeds, soy products (tofu, tempeh and veggie burgers), as well as eggs (for ovo-vegetarians).

If you are on a low budget, there are inexpensive sources of lean protein.  This includes dry beans and peas, peanut butter and eggs. Eat dry beans or peas two to three times a week, because they are a very inexpensive protein source, an excellent source of dietary fiber, easy to store and prepare. Remember that dairy products provide protein too.

WHOLE GRAINS
Belly fat is not particularly cute on anyone especially when you want to pack on the muscle! Oatmeal in the morning. Any oatmeal will do. Check out this recipe for a healthy breakfast treat.

Best Oatmeal Breakfast

By Chantal Rollinson
(Salmon Arm, B.C.)

Here’s a great recipe for a delicious oatmeal entitled, Best Oatmeal Breakfast

1/3 cup of oatmeal
1 tbsp of Udo’s omega 3 oil
2 tbsp of hemp
2 tbsp of flax seed (grounded)
1 tbsp of sliced almonds
1 tbsp of walnuts
Fresh strawberries sliced
Fresh blueberries

GRAPEFRUIT
Grapefruit is a huge source of vitamin C. It also show that grapefruit helps lower cholesterol. A half of grapefruit has 6 grams of fiber, so an entire grapefruit has 12 grams of fiber. You have to eat an entire apple and an orange for that amount of fiber. Half of grapefruit’s fiber is insoluble. Insoluble fibers help prevent constipation and which may reduce the risk of colon cancer. The other side is soluble. Soluble fibers help lower cholesterol levels. If you take blood pressure medication, than I suggest that you leave the grapefruits alone. Grapefruit juice boosted the average absorption of a blood pressure medication three-fold.

GREEN TEA
Green tea is great for the body. Research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol. The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant that inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. It kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.
SPICY FOODS

Spicy foods can strengthen muscles, boost your mood, build brainpower — and help you stay slim. A study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that when women added 2 teaspoons of dried red pepper on their food, they consumed fewer calories and fat in later meals. I suggest to use Give your diet a light start; splash hot sauce on your morning omelet using egg whites!

LIGHT DAIRY
Milk, cheese and yogurt together pack a powerful nutrient punch! Studies show dairy foods improve the overall diet quality and contribute to better bone health. Dairy foods, as part of a healthy diet, may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis, hypertension, kidney stones and colon cancer. The calcium from dairy foods may also help reduce the risk of pre-menstrual syndrome. My suggestion, buy low fat or fat free dairy products. If you are lactose intolerant or living a dairy free lifestyle than try this site Dairy Free.

WATER

Water makes up more than two thirds of the weight of the human body, and without it, humans would die in a few days. The human brain is made up of 95% water; blood is 82% and lungs 90%. A mere 2% drop in our body’s water supply can trigger signs of dehydration: fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on smaller print. Men should drink 13 cups a day while women should drink 9. My suggestion, buy a water filter. A filter can help save the environment and save you money.  Check it out here

CINNAMON

It seems that cinnamon may lower blood glucose, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol in people with Type 2 diabetes. In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells. Cinnamon is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium. It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood. So pour on that cinnamon
APPLES

The nutritional stars in apples-fiber, flavonoids, and fructose-translate into apples’ ability to keep us healthy. Apple’s two types of fiber pack a double punch that can knock down cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of hardening of the arteries, heart attack, and stroke.  An apple a day ..well you know the rest!

Story Courtesy: 9 Foods with Good Fats

Oatmeal Recipe

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