So you want to be fit and trim but you just can’t seem to find the right combination of foods to help you shed those unwanted pounds. You know you must eat 5-6 protein rich meals per day to build lean muscle and rev up your metabolism. But you just cannot bring yourself to eat one more chicken breast or drink one more protein shake. Here are the Everything Anti-Aging top 8 fat burner foods to help you shake up your diet without adding badonkadonk to your backside.
1. Cottage Cheese – Cottage Cheese is a great source of whey protein and also contains calcium. Choosing the low fat/no fat versions of this tasty treat will reduce fat and calories but still leave you feeling full. Try it with some fresh fruit like strawberries or blueberries (which are great for an anti-oxidant boost) or if you prefer the salty side of snacking, have a serving with some hot sauce mixed in!
2. Egg Whites – We all know this one as a fat burner staple. Egg protein helps build muscle and keeps you feeling fuller longer. Scramble 1 egg and three egg whites with a little salt and pepper for a quick delicious fat burning breakfast. You can even add a slice of reduced fat swiss cheese to the scramble which not only adds calcium, but swiss is a fat burner too!
3. Oatmeal – Besides the fact that nothing is better on a cold winter morning than a hot bowl of oatmeal, it will also help you in your strive to peel off unwanted pounds. Oatmeal is packed with fiber and it is naturally fat and sugar free so it helps the body stabilize blood sugar levels. This helps keep the metabolic rate running evenly and reduces ugly belly fat. Try a bowl with a little artificial sweetener or some nutmeg and chopped almonds for a filling breakfast. (Get in a couple of egg whites also and you have a perfect power breakfast!)
4. Beans – Full of protein, antioxidants and fiber, beans are versatile and delicious. You can add them to soups, salads and casseroles. And of course there is nothing better than a bowl hot chili while you are watching the big game on Sundays. I add black beans and kidney beans to my lowfat chili and everyone in the house loves it. Watch out when you are buying canned beans however. Some contain loads of added sugar, which defeats the purpose!
5. Edamame (Soybeans) – If you are a salty snack person, try edamame instead of reaching for that bag of chips or pretzels. This fiber filled high protein snack is a delightful transition from the normal high fat salty snack. You can buy them in or out of the pod but if you get them with the pod, you can even burn some extra calories getting them out to eat them. I like to rinse them, and shake them in a ziploc bag with some natural sea salt and roast them in the oven.
6. Shrimp – Shrimp are delicious and easy to prepare, not to mention they are loaded with protein. You can find them already deshelled and deveined at your local grocery store. Just saute them with a little olive oil and some veggies for a fast fat burner meal.
7. Sweet Potatoes – With fewer calories than their russet counterparts, sweet potatoes are a delicious alternative and more versatile than you think. You can eat them baked with a little nutmeg, or boil and mash them with some cinnamon (also a good fat burner by the way), or slice them like steak fries, season them with some taco seasoning or hot sauce and bake them.
8. Fat free/Sugar free pudding cups – Okay, okay I know! These aren’t a great source of protein, but they do provide a little calcium and a little willpower when the chocolate craving bug creeps up on you. This 1/2 cup snack helps fight off sweet cravings without all the calories or the sugar spike.
Julie Riggs, MED RD LD
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