Hey, fellow muscle heads and weight loss maniacs. In today’s edition, you will learn the different types of food that will get you ripped fast. All the foods that you will read in a few minutes contain fat-burning properties. Do you know what this means? You will lose weight and burn fat. If today is the day you are planning to get buff, you have hit the jackpot when it comes to learning about food that burns fat, allowing you to get ripped fast. The amazing types of food along with their nutrition value are:
1. One Cup of Cooked Oatmeal
Oatmeal is for people who do not know how to cook and is for people who are impatient and want the cooking process to be quick. Oatmeal contains large amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber. If you are buying pre-measured oatmeal, you will want to prepare the packets, as they contain loads of sugar so those are a no!
Calories | 111 |
Fat | 2 Grams |
Carbohydrates | 19 Grams |
Protein | 5 Grams |
2. One 3 Oz Lean Chicken Breast
For bodybuilders and people who naturally want to achieve a leaner physique without losing muscle mass, protein makes a large part of their diet. Good news is that chicken breast is fat-burning food. Lean chicken breast contains no bone or skin, making it the perfect fat-burning food on the list.
Calories | 142 |
Fat | 3.1 Grams |
Carbohydrates | 0 Grams |
Protein | 26.7 Grams |
3. Three Egg Whites
Even though the yolk of the egg is preferred by most, as it is the yummiest part of the egg. However, for you, it is hands off! All you will get is the egg white. If you want to meet your weight loss and lean goals, eating three egg whites will be an amazing addition to your diet. They are high in protein, but low in calories.
Calories | 34 |
Fat | 0 Grams |
Carbohydrates | 0 Grams |
Protein | 7 Grams |
4. 1/2 Cup of Brown Rice
Brown rice is another wonderful choice for a person who wants to pack on muscles and get lean at the same time. Brown rice consists of fiber and other vital nutrients. If you want to eat a carbohydrate that burns, this would be it, right here.
Calories | 109 |
Fat | 0 Grams |
Carbohydrates | 23 Grams |
Protein | 2 Grams |
5. One Tablespoon of Fish Oil
Fish oils contain Omega 6 and Omega 3, giving it powerful properties to burn fat. Just one tablespoon of fish oils, in liquid or capsule form, will help you burn calories, prevent muscle breakdown, and reduce your body’s tendency to store fat. If you did not pay attention to the benefits of fish oil before, you had better start doing it now. Along with fish oil, you can also take supplements to increase the fat-burning process.
Calories | 113 |
Fat | 12 Grams |
Carbohydrates | 0 Grams |
Protein | 0 Grams |
6. Four Spears of Asparagus
You likely made a face when your parents tried to force asparagus down your throat when you were young. If you had a dog, you probably fed the vegetable to it. However, now, the tables have turned and you will have to force asparagus down your own throat. Do it for the rock hard abs! Asparagus contains a chemical known as asparagines, which is an alkaloid. The chemical cuts down fat and removes waste from your body.
Calories | 13 |
Fat | 0 Grams |
Carbohydrates | 2 Grams |
Protein | 1Grams |
7. Two Handfuls of Almonds
When you are rushing out of the house, grab a handful of almonds to take along with you. Almonds contain tons of Omega-3 fats and eating them will increase the fat-burning process in your body.
Calories | 216 |
Fat | 19 Grams |
Carbohydrates | 8 Grams |
Protein | 8 Grams |
8. One Clove of Garlic
Does eating garlic here mean eating raw garlic? Unfortunately for your taste buds and impending bad breath, it does. If you want to burn fat fast, you will have to eat garlic. Garlic contains Allicin, which is a compound that helps eliminate fat from your body. It also regulates blood pressure.
Calories | 4 |
Fat | 0 Grams |
Carbohydrates | 23 Grams |
Protein | 0 Grams |
9. One Tomato
If there is one fruit you can never go wrong with that is tomatoes. Please do not start a debate about whether tomatoes are a vegetable or a fruit because you will not win. They are in fact, a fruit (look it up). If you want to help your body in its fight against free radicals,, you will want to fill it up with tomatoes. Tomatoes will burn fat, lower blood pressure, and fight certain kinds of cancers.
Calories | 15 |
Fat | 0 Grams |
Carbohydrates | 3 Grams |
Protein | 0 Grams |
10. One Apple
Does one apple a day really keep the doctor away? Don’t know about keeping the doctor away, but it sure works like a weapon to burn off fat in your body. Apples are rich in fiber; the pectin in them controls fat absorption, and encourages the cells in your body to absorb more water. You should also try other fat-burning fruits such as peaches, oranges, grapefruits, and other citrusy delights.
Calories | 91 |
Fat | 0 Grams |
Carbohydrates | 24 Grams |
Protein | 0 Grams |
A fun fact is that 80 percent of effective weight loss comes from dieting. You cannot put just anything inside your body, thinking you will burn it off at the gym. With that mindset, you will never reach your goal of having a body that appeals to everyone.
Plus, it will take you ages to reach your goal anyways. If you are sweating it out at the gym and in the kitchen, add these foods to your diet to lose weight, retain muscle mass, and become lean. As soon as you begin to eat these foods regularly, you will notice the changes in your body. Now go and hit the grocery store!
Further Reading:
- Reach Your Fat Loss Goal by Making Eight Changes to Your Diet
- Your Diet Cheat Sheet to Staying Lean without Losing Muscle Mass
Sohail has been searching diets and belly fat solutions for over a decade, and manage a pool of trained authors to write articles, which have helped thousands of readers to this date. He has CPD accredited Certificate in Nutrition for Weight Loss besides his MBA degree. He also owns this website, which he founded in 2013 to share his ideas and knowledge. Not to mention he has tried numerous supplements over the years and has an extensive and thorough knowledge on supplements. Besides spending time on his study, research and literature, Sohail loves swimming, gardening and travelling.