We should all know by now that the only way to truly shrink fat cells is through exercise and eating whole foods. However, there are natural ways to rev up your metabolism in conjunction with your well balanced health lifestyle!
We are all guilty of having the thought, but especially for people who struggle with yo-yo and 'Fad' diets, there are natural ways to aid your weight loss. Fat burners are dangerous, addictive and may even led to death, this is why so many of these products are being banned from the shelves.
For the serious athletic competitors out there in Figure, Fitness and Body Building; please do not take fat burners, they are unnecessary, dangerous and your body will become dependent on them. This means as soon as you stop taking them, they will wreak real havoc on your body-your digestion, ability to absorb nutrients, process fat naturally and this will show up on your butts and bellies! This will quickly un-do all everything you have worked so hard to achieve.
Everyone, regardless of their health and fitness goals should try to incorporate at least one food from each of these categories daily to maintain balanced nutrition, energy levels and an increased metabolism:
1. Kelp: Natural iodine is important for the production of thyroid hormones, which is involved in regulating metabolism and the rate of "burning fat" in the body. Classified as algae, it has been traditionally used to treat obesity, atherosclerorosis and rheumatism. Use in morning "green drinks."
2. Chilies: Capsaicin, present in chilies, boosts metabolism which results in the burning of more calories. Capsaicin is a thermogenic, which means the body will burn extra calories for 20 minutes after eating chilies.
3. Green Tea: The Camellia sinensis plant, is known for suppressing the appetite and assisting with weight loss because it contains epigallocatechin. This stimulates the nervous system, allowing the body to burn more calories per day. For best results, drink green tea between meals to avoid blocking vital nutrients that your body normally absorbs from food.
4. Vitamin C: Fruits such as lemons, limes, guava, grapefruit and tangerines helps the body to dilute and release stored fat.
5. Apples: Pectin restricts the body from absorbing fat. It also encourages the absorption of water which facilitates the flushing of toxins from the body.
6. Nuts: Help burn body fat, keep you full and stimulates neurotransmitters (happy chemicals).
7. Other Natural Fat burners: Asparagus, cabbage, carrot, beet root, broccoli, soybeans, watermelon (omit seeds), blueberries and sweet potatoes.
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