By
         John Landers 

Quickly, can you name 15 fat burning foods in the next 30 
seconds?  How did you do?  Well, there are a wide variety of fruits and 
vegetables that are hyped as foods that you can eat to help you to lose 
weight.  They are also known as negative calorie foods and have what is 
known as a high 'thermogenic' value.  In other words, they use more 
calories in the digestive process than what is actually contained within
 the food itself.  This process speeds up your metabolism, which can 
lead to fat loss.
In actuality, it is not the food that burns the 
fat, but the nutrients in these foods that help in breaking down fatty 
deposits and make it easier for your body to help flush out the fat.  
Also, when your body is properly nourished it has a positive affect on 
maintaining your blood sugar level.  Regulating your blood sugar level 
has proven to be the most effective method to maintaining the body's 
fat-burning capacity by eliminating the feel of hunger.
Following 
are 15 fat burning foods known for accelerating fat loss; they are 
packed with nutritional value and can assist you in achieving your 
weight loss goal and improve your overall health in  numerous ways:
Beans
Steep
 in fiber and an excellent source of protein as well as iron, a single 
serving of beans is very filling and can satisfy your appetite for 
hours.  The great thing is that they come in many varieties including 
lima beans, black beans, kidney beans, navy beans, green beans, wax 
beans, northern beans, and garbanzo beans. They are great for helping to
 keep the blood sugar level balance.
Garlic
This 
staple has a worldwide reputation as a miracle food and comes in over 
300 varieties; it contains vitamins A, C, and D.  One of the most common
 is the American garlic; it has a white paper-like skin and a very 
strong flavor.  Its many forms include whole peeled gloves, minced fresh
 cloves, dried garlic powder, garlic extract, garlic salt, and whole 
peeled gloves.  Garlic contains the compound allicin which studies have 
shown can help lower cholesterol and high blood pressure; it is a 
natural diuretic food that aids the breakage of fat.  It has been 
observed that allicin begins to degrade immediately after it is 
produced, so its medicinal effect decreases over time.   Cooking 
degrades its even further and microwaving allicin, more likely than not,
 totally annihilates any health benefits.
To receive the optimal 
effect, crush a little raw garlic and combine with the cooked food 
shortly before serving.  Be careful not to overdo it - too much can 
irritate or possibly damage the digestive tract. Keep in mind that raw, 
crushed garlic yields not only the most powerful flavor but, as an entry
 on the 15 fat burning foods list, it is an extremely effective 
ingredient to have as a part of your health and fitness arsenal.
Carrots
This
 vegetable contains high levels of carotene, which is transform into 
Vitamin A.  Carotene stimulates the metabolic rate of the body and 
speeds the elimination of fat deposits and waste.  In addition, research
 has shown that this compound may be of significant benefit for 
maintaining blood sugar level and possesses antioxidant properties that 
can reduce the rate of certain types of cancer as well as cardiovascular
 diseases.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Known as a simple home
 remedy for ailments ranging from sinus headaches to a sore toe, apple 
cider vinegar also has the natural ability to accelerate fat loss.  Made
 from apples,  it contains malic acid, which is an essential ingredient 
for converting sugars and fats into an energy source that fuels the 
bodily functions such as walking, running, breathing, and blood flow.
Apple cider vinegar also have high levels of potassium that has an 
antiseptic quality , which helps to eliminate stored fats.  Pectin is 
another ingredient contained in the fresh apples from which the vinegar 
is made; it is a soluble fiber that binds to cholesterol globules and 
pulls them out of the body. It works 24 hours a day to help your body 
remove unwanted fat. This also helps remove unwanted heavy metals.  Less
 fat and cholesterol in the body reduces the risk of just about any 
ailment!
Onions
Like its fellow vegetable in the 15 
fat burning foods category - garlic, onions have minerals and oils that 
will help to promote fat loss by the  breakdown of fat deposits and 
speeding up your metabolism.  They also are rich in vitamin C and 
chromium. Chromium is a mineral that is promoted as a weight-loss 
supplement due to it's supposed ability to stabilize blood sugar levels 
and boost the body's fat-burning metabolism.
Tomatoes
Whether
 raw, steamed, fried, stewed, crushed, pureed, or reduced to a sauce, 
the tomatoes is one of the most frequently eaten "vegetables" in the 
United States.  It has a high Vitamin C and Citric malic-oxalic acid 
content. The acid contains enzymes that will hasten the metabolic 
process. It also helps the kidneys to release more water, which filters 
out large amounts of fatty deposits.  Because it is a "fatless" 
vegetable, many people employ tomatoes fat-loss diet for a brief period 
of time.
Celery
Raw celery has a high calcium content
 and when eaten the calcium is sent directly to work. This pure form of 
calcium will stimulate your endocrine system. The hormones in your body 
will break up the fat that is stored in the body.  In addition, celery 
contains a high amount of iron and magnesium; these minerals are 
excellent for flushing out your system.
Cucumber 
The 
high silicon and sulfur content in cucumbers works to stimulate the 
kidneys to filter out uric acid, which is a waste product formed from 
the metabolic breakdown of substances in food called purines.  Once this
 uric acid is washed out, it speeds up the removal of fat, and loosens 
the fat from the cells.
Asparagus
A good vegetable 
source of vitamin E, and a natural treatment for rheumatism and 
arthritis, asparagus is also a natural diuretic that promotes the 
elimination of fluids in the body.   This pick for 15 fat burning foods 
contains a chemical that accelerates metabolism by assisting in the 
breakdown of the oxalic acid that tends to bind fat to cells.  Its 
affect in reducing fatty deposits into small bits makes it easier to 
expend them out of the body.
Beets
This is another 
powerful diuretic that supports the functions of the liver and kidneys. 
 Beets wash out floating body fats; they are rich in a special iron that
 cleanses the corpuscles.  Corpuscles are blood cells that can contain 
fat deposits.
Cabbage
Because of the cabbage ability 
to inhibit the transformation of  sugar and other carbohydrates into fat
 it is of great value in the fat loss war.  It contains the minerals 
iodine and sulfur, which cleanses the body of waste matter from the 
membranes of the stomach and intestines.  If you have a pot belly or 
want to rid yourself of love handles, cabbage is a natural diuretic that
 will help to break up the excess fat stored in these areas.
Olive Oil
This
 item should be at the top of the 15 fat burning foods  for everyone.  
Numerous studies have shown that the reasons for southern Europeans low 
rate of cardiovascular disease is their frequent use of olive oil as 
their primary source of dietary fat. By utilizing olive oil in the same 
way, you can reap the same health benefits.  Extra-virgin olive oil 
(nuts, avocados, and canola oil) is made of monounsaturated fat and 
helps to lower the levels of the 'bad fat' ldl cholesterol and also the 
blood fats that are known as triglycerides.
The fats that you need
 to avoid, the saturated fats found mostly in animal foods and diary 
products, are what raise those levels.  That is why it is recommended 
that you eat only lean meats and nonfat dairy products. The bottom line 
here is, olive oil, used in healthy amounts as a replacement for the 
"unhealthy fats," will enhance your fat loss program.
Apples 
This
 is a food that is high in fiber and provides your body with volume; it 
prolongs digestion, which makes you feel full longer.  Eating apples in 
place of junk foods, decrease the likelihood of you eating foods that 
are less filling and high in calories.  This encourages stable 
blood-glucose levels.  Because fat burning foods such as apples have 
fewer calories, they are popular in fat loss programs that involve 
calorie counting.  The high water content of apples is another reason 
why apples are great for weight loss.  The water within the apple is 
absorbed by the body and helps to keep blood-oxygenation levels high.
When
 this occurs, your body's metabolism is stimulated and burns glucose 
energy. A low blood-oxygenation level makes your body feel sluggish and 
the nutrients that you do eat cannot be effectively transported to the 
areas of the body where they are needed.  So, why not add apples to your
 list, and the next time you feel the urge to have a snack, pick up one 
and start munching knowing that you are making a significant 
contribution to your fat loss efforts.
Oatmeal
There 
is a reason why professional bodybuilders have relied on oatmeal as a 
staple of their breakfast; it is very high in nutrients.  It is an 
amazing source of cholesterol fighting, fat-soluble fiber that is 
filling and provides a good amount of energy to propel you through any 
workout.  Avoid instant oatmeal and choose rolled or steel cut oats 
instead.
Lean Turkey
This is another favorite food of
 bodybuilders.  Many studies have proven that the proteins contained in 
lean turkey boost the metabolism that promotes fat loss and helps to 
build up the lean muscle tissue that enables you to burn even more fat. 
(calories.)  The reason lean meats stimulate metabolism and burns 
calories is because it uses more energy in the digestion process that 
other foods.
So there you have it, 15 fat burning foods that not 
only promote fat loss but contains vitamin and minerals that yield many 
other health related benefits as well.  As with any changes in diet or 
fitness related activities, you should always consult with your health 
care practitioner first!
   
 
    John Landers is a writer, webmaster and world traveler who has 
lost over 30 pounds in the past year by successfully incorporating the 
strategies in this article into his fat loss and fitness program.
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