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Monday, October 12, 2009

8 Foods That Fight Fat

Want to lose weight as you chow down? Guess What? Your supermarket is filled with foods that studies show have lipid-melting powers to help melt fat and keep you slim.  Stock up on these fat-fighting super bites, and you'll be trimmer even as you indulge.
Read on to discover the eight foods that deserve a permanent spot in your fridge!

1. ALMONDS.  These yummy nuts are high in alpha-linoeic acid, which can accelerate your metabolism of fats.  According to a study in the International Journal of Obesity, Dieters who ate 3 ounces of almonds daily slashed their weight and body-mass index by 18%, while those who skipped the nuts reduced by just 11%. A serving of 12 Almonds per day, all at once or nibble throughout the day, will satisfy your nut quota.
2. BERRIES.  These are nature's candy-and also your body's best friend!  Strawberries, Rasberries, and other vitamin-C spiked fruit can supercharge your workout, helping you to burn up to 30% more fat, research from Arizona State University has found.  Buy them frozen so you'll always have some on hand, regardless of whether berries are in season.
3. CINNAMON. Adding 1/4 teaspoon may prevent an insulin spike-an uptick that tells your body to store fat.  Sprinkle it on your morning cereal, coffee, or yogurt.
4. MUSTARD.  It's heaven on a soft pretzel, but Mustard may also be a weight loss wonder!  Turmeric, the spice that gives mustard it's color, may slow the growth of fat tissues, A study in the Journal of Endocrinology finds.  Use it on sandwiches instead of mayo, sprinkle turmeric on Cauliflower prior to roasting, or try it on Tuna salad.
5. ORANGES.  This citrus fruit, which contains fat-blasting compounds known as Flavones, deserves to be your main squeeze.  Women who ate the most flavones had a much lower increase in body fat over a 14 year period, a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutritition notes.  Eat fresh Orange segments to get the best benefit, or squeeze fresh orange juice (including the pulp) into your glass.
6. SOYBEANS.  Soybeans are rich in choline, a compound that blocks the absorption of fat and breaks down fatty deposits.  But if breast cancer runs in your family, Experts suggest you talk to your Doc before adding soy to your diet.
7. SWEET POTATOES. Research finds that these colorful spud's high-fiber content means they keep your insulin steadier than their white brethren, which means less fat packed on your hips.
8.  SWISS CHEESE. Calcium-rich foods reduce fat-producing enzymes and increase fat breakdown, and Swiss has more calcium than many of its cheesy peers.  Choose the reduced-fat variety, and slip it into your sandwich, put it on top of high-fiber crackers or use it for a healthier grilled cheese.

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