5 Healthy Foods You Should Eat Often

We all have off days, especially those mornings where you wake up feeling fat and sluggish. Need a little pick-me-up? Here are foods that will help you get rid of bloating. Not only will they perk you up to start your day, incorporating them into your everyday diet can do wonders to your physique as well.

Bananas

These fruits, aside from being handy, are packed with potassium that helps inhibit the bloating effects of sodium on your body. Bananas are rich in all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients essential for proper body functioning, and though they may be admittedly higher in calories and carbohydrates, mind you, these calories are mostly fat-free.

Dried Apricots

Apricots are great with any diet, because they are particularly rich in insoluble fiber, which absorbs water to prevent bloating, slows the release of the stomach's content, cleanses the digestive system and in addition helps you get rid of hunger.

Sweet Potatoes

Individuals born with a sweet tooth but desire fast weight loss can attest to the wonders of sweet potatoes. Not only are they fiber-rich to keep you feel sated for hours, they are naturally sweet without the added sugars, making them the perfect treat.

Oranges

When consumed after a workout routine, the Vitamin C in oranges have been proven to zap at least 30 percent more fat. That's another benefit, aside from oranges containing vitamins that strengthen and boost the immune system and being rich in dietary fiber.

Yogurt

Yogurt, especially the fat-free variety has been proven to be beneficial in causing significant weight loss, weight management studies have revealed. Though the exact reason is yet to be determined, experts believe it is because of yogurt's rich calcium content, which plays a role in hastening the body's ability to burn calories and fats at a faster rate.

 

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Foods That Ruin Your Diet: Stay Away From Them

Even when it seems that you're doing all you can to keep the weight off-- regular aerobic exercise, core strength training sessions, eating more greens and cutting back on sweets-- the pounds just keep piling up and sticking around. What could you possibly be doing wrong?

Check your pantry and take note of the following diet-ruiners. They parade around grocery shelves disguised as 'healthy' foods, but you should know better. They do nothing for your body-toning desires.

Ready-made sandwiches

They may be attractive to the eye, but really, what you're paying for is the elaborate packaging. You're better off making a healthy sandwich of your own. These microwave sandwiches contain a whole lot of salt, fat and unnecessary food additives. Not good.

Mixed spices

Mixed spices, like the ones easily brought at the supermarket like seasonings and marinades may seem like a good buy because they contain a lot of spices, but really, they're not doing any good to your body. These mixed spices are loaded with sodium, which will cause you to bloat and be sluggish. 

Gourmet pre-cut frozen veggies

Just because they're vegetables doesn't mean they're super healthy for you. These frozen meals have a lot of added preservatives that contain zero to little nutrients and vitamins. Instead, prepare your vegetables at home to safeguard your health and ensure that you get the best value for your money.

Powdered fruit juices

These powdered fruit juices and iced teas may be a big hit with children, and that makes them so popular with parents, but these so-called fruit juices are rip-offs! They are packed with high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavorings and other sugars which don't help your diet at the very least.

Energy bars

Whether they say protein bars on the label doesn't mean they're good for you, these energy bars are calorie-laden, and are actually close to the calorie composition of candies and sweets. If you want to snack on something healthy, opt for a small packet of nuts instead. They fill you up, are less expensive, and do not hurt your quest for quick weight loss at all.

 

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Best diet foods for weight loss

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There are many ways to lose weight; there are those that may put your health at risk like surgery, weight loss pills, and fad diets and there are the so called “natural weight loss methods” like exercise and diet. Among all these weight loss techniques, nutritionists and fitness experts would agree that eating right is the best way to do it. So here are the best diet foods for weight loss.

#1 Oatmeal for breakfast

Oatmeal is known to be rich in fiber and is very good for the heart due to its ability to lower cholesterol. Furthermore, oats are heavy on the stomach which means a bowlful of it is enough to make you feel full for the whole morning. For this reason, you get to avoid unnecessary mid-meal snacks.

Although oats are carbs and low-carb diets are quite popular because of their ability to help you lose weight fast, recent studies reveal that people who consume whole grain carbohydrates are less likely to gain weight or develop obesity than those who are under a fad diet.

Tip: If you wish to maximize the benefits you’ll get from oats, serve a bowlful of oatmeal topped with fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and apples. These fruits contain very little calories and are rich with essential vitamins and minerals. Also, try using oats instead of breadcrumbs when preparing meatballs or as breading for turkey and chicken. These are healthier and not to mention, tastier!

#2 Steak for lunch

Meat lovers will surely rejoice to hear that weight loss does not require you to limit your diet to fruits and vegetables only. In fact, eating meat –lean meat that is – is highly recommended because they contain high amounts of protein. Protein helps build the muscles, and the muscles help burn more calories, thus including lean meat in your diet will surely help you lose weight and may even give you some muscles to brag.

Tip: Frying lean meat would significantly increase the calorie content of the dish. So, instead of frying it, better grill or bake it with some aromatic herbs rub for that “oh so delicious” meal minus the calories.

#3 Vegetable and fresh fruit salads for dinner

This one is quite obvious because vegetable and fruit salads are almost always in a dieter’s list. However, do remember that not all salads are healthy. There are those that contain heavy salad dressings and some meat that could spike the calorie content of the dish to as much as 500 calories. In fact, a hamburger at McDonalds which accounts to 250 calories is a better choice than the McDonald’s Premium Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken which contains 430 calories per serving.

Tip: When preparing a salad, use olive oil or lemon juice with a dash of salt and pepper instead of mayonnaise or any other heavy salad dressings. It will significantly decrease the calorie content of the dish.

The above suggestions, if done right, will surely help you lose weight fast. Also, don’t forget to drink plenty of water after every meal and as often as you can, this will help your digestive system and increase your metabolism for a more effective weight loss.

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The ultimate list of fat burning foods

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Everyone’s wondering which are the best fat burning foods for weight loss. Well guess what, we have prepared a list of these foods which will greatly satisfy your needs. Take a good look at it and don’t forget to mark your favorites! You also view the handy table of the best fat burning foods at the end of the article for easy reference.

Peppers and Garlic

Peppers (Jalapeno, habaneros, and cayenne) are said to help increase metabolism, and help burn more calories. You can add them as your regular spice and flavorings and they can help you reduce fat at the same time. You can also add garlic in your meals as it is good in reducing fatty deposits in the body as well.

Almonds

Almonds help you burn off calories and assist in stabilizing your blood sugar level, which may take hunger away. Some of them carry a lot of calories so you may need just a couple of them a day (see the tablet at the end of the article for more information on the calorie value of nuts)

Low fat milk

Drinking low fat milk may help you burn fat. A glass of milk in the morning will help you strengthen your bones and also burn fat faster. Milk or calcium rich products which include yogurt and some types of cheese, helps break down fat cells so overall fat is reduced. Calcium is also found in some veggies like broccoli and cabbage as well.

Fish

Fish meat from salmons or tunas are rich in omega 3 fatty acids which aid in regulating blood sugar levels and also it contains high level of leptin, a hormone that controls appetite and promotes fat loss.

Eggs

Eggs are rich in protein, amino acid, and vitamins that include vitamin b12, which plays an important role in burning fat. If you worry on the egg yolk then you can safely remove it from your meal and have fewer calories and still receive vitamin B12

Green Tea and Coffee

Green tea will boost metabolism and speedup the fat burning rate. Also it is a good source of antioxidants which helps prevent certain types of cancer. Caffeine from coffee can speed up your heart rate, which means you can also burn calories faster.

Olive oil

Olive oil is one of the main components of Mediterranean diet and is good for your cholesterol. This means that it can keep a good cholesterol level in the body by taking away fat or bad cholesterol, which is why it is considered a good fat burning food.

Soybeans

Soybeans are rich in lecithin. A chemical which protects the cell from accumulating too much fat and it also helps in the break down of fatty deposits in the body.

Oats

Oats and other similar food items are rich in fiber.  Fiber is a main component of weight loss foods that allows more calories burned just by the digestion process, while it offers very few calories for the body. It is a perfect negative calorie food.

Lean Meat

Lean meats such as beef or turkey are rich in protein and good for muscle building. Protein is also hard to digest and your body burns calories just by the process of digesting it. When you are currently doing strength training exercises, protein will help boost metabolism and burn more calories. The reason behind is the fact that by having more muscle mass there is a greater need for energy thus the body will burn more calories to get it.

Honey

Honey unlike refined sugar, contains vitamins and minerals, which plays a role in dissolving fat and cholesterol.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C or fruits rich in citrus burn fats by liquefying fat and easily allow it to flush out of the system.  Foods that are high in vitamin c are: apples, berries, broccoli, cabbage etc.

Apples and Berries

Apples and berries contain pectin, which restricts the amount of fat the body cells can absorb. This allows a discharge of fatty deposits so it leads to natural weight loss. Also the detoxing effect of some fruits like raspberries, strawberries and red currants help boost metabolism.

Fat Burning Foods – Fruits

Generally of course, fruits and vegetables are a good source for nutrients and vitamins and are generally considered fat burning foods. Here is a concrete list of fruits and vegetables that are quite effective in fat burning.

The top of the line fat burners are blackberry, melon cantaloupe, raspberry, guava, lemon, rhubarb. These are the best fat burning fruits but other fruits which are also effective include:  apricot, blackcurrant, clementines, damsons, grapefruit, honeydew Melon, peaches, mandarin orange, plums, strawberry, tangerine, watermelon, apples, cherries, cranberries, honeydrew, lemon, limes, mangoes, nectarines, pears, pineapple, prunes.

Fat Burning Foods – Vegetables

The top of the line fat burners from the vegetables family are: aubergine, cabbage, celery, chicory, cress, cucumber, fennel, gourd, lettuce, marrow, radish, tomato while the other good fat burners are asparagus, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, leek, peppers, spinach, turnip, beets, Brussels sprouts, corn, chives, cod, eggplant, green beans, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, okra, onions, papaya, parsley, peas, pumpkin, sauerkraut, scallions, squash, tangerines, tomatoes, turnips

Fat Burning Foods by Type

Here is a quick list of the major fat burning foods with additional info about the calories they contain and fat percentage.

Food Types	Specific Food items	Fat percentage (estimate)	Calories (average)
Fruits	Apples, banana, apricots, berries (black, boysen, rasp), cherries, citric fruit (oranges, grapefruit, lemons), currants (black, red, white) damsons, figs, grapes, greengages, tropical fruit (kiwi, pineapple, guava, papaya), pears, peaches, satsumas, star fruit	1% to 3% with some exceptions	Apple 95 Apricot 30 Avocado 150 Banana 107 Blackberry 1 Cherry 2.4 Clementine 24 Grape 3 Grapefruit 100 Kiwi 34 Lemon 20 Mango 40 Honeydew Melon (wedge) 36 Cantaloupe (wedge) 25 Nectarine 25 Olive 6.8 Orange 35 Peach 35 Pear 45 Pineapple 50 Plum 25 Prunes 9 Raisin 5 Raspberry 1.1 Strawberry 2.7 Tangerine 26 Tomato   9 Cherry Tomato 2
Vegetables	Asparagus, aubergine (egg plant), beetroot, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chicory, Chinese cabage, endive, artichokes, green beans, leafy vegetables (lettuce, fresh herbs, watercress), leeks, mangetouts, onions, seaweed, sprouting vegetables (alfalfa, cress, raddish), squash, swede, tomatoes, turnips	1% to 3% with some exceptions	Asparagus 26 Aubergine 15 Beetroot 38 Broccoli (100g) 32 Brussels Sprouts 40 Cabbage 24 Carrot 32 Cauliflower 32 Celery 8 Chicory  10 Courgette 20 Cucumber 10 Leek 22 Lettuce 13 Marrow 10 Mushroom 15 Okra 30 Onion 35 Pumpkin 12 Radish 13 Spinach 23 Sprouts 43 Corn 24 Tomatoes 18 Turnip 21 Watercress 21
Unsalted and unroasted Nuts	Almonds, Barcelona nuts, chestnuts, coconuts, filberts, hazelnuts, macadamia, peanuts, pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts	30% to 40% may reach 75% if you take salted or roasted	Almond 610 Brazils nuts 679 Cashew nuts 615 Chestnuts 175 Coconut 626 Hazelnut 659 Peanuts  570 Peanut Butter 630 Pine nuts 694 Pistachio nuts (with shells) 340 Walnuts 690
Lean meat	Beef, pork, lamb, veal, venison, hare, offal	4% to 15% (lean with no fat area) average is 20% to 30% reaching to 85% depending on preparation and parts	Pork Chops (grilled) 340 Pork Leg (roast) 290 Veal fillet (roast) 240 Hare 155 Rabbit 187 Venison 200
Poultry	Chicken, turkey, grouse, guinea fowl, pheasant	20% to 35% may reach to 100% if fried or with skin	Lamb Chops (grilled) 368 Chicken Calories (average) 140 Duck (roast) 330 Goose (roast) 350 Partridge (roast) 250 Pheasant (roast) 250 Pigeon (roast) 24 Turkey (roast) 165
Fish	Cod, haddock, plaice, sole, coley, whiting, mackerel, trout, red salmon, tuna	4% to 10% lean fish meat, higher with fish oil and fat	Tuna 90 to 156 Salmon 100 to 180 Cod, steamed 9 Trout, baked 100
Sea food	Scallops, shrimp, prawns, lobster, crab, scampi, cockles, mussels, winkles, whelks, abalone	10% to 20%	Scallops 95 Shrimp 90 Lobster 80 Mussels 80 Cockles 50 Abalone 9
Low fat dairy products	Skim milk, low fat cottage cheese and fromage frais, cheddar, yogurt, calcium rich milk	10% to 20% might reach to 5% for skim milk	Cheese 110 cals (25g) Cheddar reduced fat 130 Cottage cheese 49 Cream cheese 200 Fromage frais 125 Milk skimmed 95 Milk whole 175 Yogurt natural 90 Yogurt reduced fat 70
Eggs	Barn eggs	5% for egg white, may reach as high as 85% for egg yolk	Eggs ( 1 average size) 90 Eggs fried 120
Soya products	Protein rich from meat, beans, milk and dairy products	10% to 20%	Milk Soya 90
Chilies	Jalapeno, habanero, cayenne	1% to 3%	Peppers red 18
Tea	Green tea	0 to 5%	0
Whole grain	Oats, bread, cereals, wheat bread	10% to 20%	108 cal/ oz
Honey	Plain honey, unprocessed honey		1 tsp 22
Coffee	Plain coffee, black coffee	Fat free if without sweeteners/ add-ons	Instant coffee 1 to 4
Oils	Olive oil, peanut oil, garlic oil, canola oil	May reach to 100%	Olive oil 1900
Soup	Preferably common soup with low fat	20% to 25%	Average soup 60 to 90

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Best diet foods for weight loss

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There are many ways to lose weight; there are those that may put your health at risk like surgery, weight loss pills, and fad diets and there are the so called “natural weight loss methods” like exercise and diet. Among all these weight loss techniques, nutritionists and fitness experts would agree that eating right is the best way to do it. So here are the best diet foods for weight loss.

#1 Oatmeal for breakfast

Oatmeal is known to be rich in fiber and is very good for the heart due to its ability to lower cholesterol. Furthermore, oats are heavy on the stomach which means a bowlful of it is enough to make you feel full for the whole morning. For this reason, you get to avoid unnecessary mid-meal snacks.

Although oats are carbs and low-carb diets are quite popular because of their ability to help you lose weight fast, recent studies reveal that people who consume whole grain carbohydrates are less likely to gain weight or develop obesity than those who are under a fad diet.

Tip: If you wish to maximize the benefits you’ll get from oats, serve a bowlful of oatmeal topped with fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and apples. These fruits contain very little calories and are rich with essential vitamins and minerals. Also, try using oats instead of breadcrumbs when preparing meatballs or as breading for turkey and chicken. These are healthier and not to mention, tastier!

#2 Steak for lunch

Meat lovers will surely rejoice to hear that weight loss does not require you to limit your diet to fruits and vegetables only. In fact, eating meat –lean meat that is – is highly recommended because they contain high amounts of protein. Protein helps build the muscles, and the muscles help burn more calories, thus including lean meat in your diet will surely help you lose weight and may even give you some muscles to brag.

Tip: Frying lean meat would significantly increase the calorie content of the dish. So, instead of frying it, better grill or bake it with some aromatic herbs rub for that “oh so delicious” meal minus the calories.

#3 Vegetable and fresh fruit salads for dinner

This one is quite obvious because vegetable and fruit salads are almost always in a dieter’s list. However, do remember that not all salads are healthy. There are those that contain heavy salad dressings and some meat that could spike the calorie content of the dish to as much as 500 calories. In fact, a hamburger at McDonalds which accounts to 250 calories is a better choice than the McDonald’s Premium Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken which contains 430 calories per serving.

Tip: When preparing a salad, use olive oil or lemon juice with a dash of salt and pepper instead of mayonnaise or any other heavy salad dressings. It will significantly decrease the calorie content of the dish.

The above suggestions, if done right, will surely help you lose weight fast. Also, don’t forget to drink plenty of water after every meal and as often as you can, this will help your digestive system and increase your metabolism for a more effective weight loss.

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The ultimate list of fat burning foods

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Everyone’s wondering which are the best fat burning foods for weight loss. Well guess what, we have prepared a list of these foods which will greatly satisfy your needs. Take a good look at it and don’t forget to mark your favorites! You also view the handy table of the best fat burning foods at the end of the article for easy reference.

Peppers and Garlic

Peppers (Jalapeno, habaneros, and cayenne) are said to help increase metabolism, and help burn more calories. You can add them as your regular spice and flavorings and they can help you reduce fat at the same time. You can also add garlic in your meals as it is good in reducing fatty deposits in the body as well.

Almonds

Almonds help you burn off calories and assist in stabilizing your blood sugar level, which may take hunger away. Some of them carry a lot of calories so you may need just a couple of them a day (see the tablet at the end of the article for more information on the calorie value of nuts)

Low fat milk

Drinking low fat milk may help you burn fat. A glass of milk in the morning will help you strengthen your bones and also burn fat faster. Milk or calcium rich products which include yogurt and some types of cheese, helps break down fat cells so overall fat is reduced. Calcium is also found in some veggies like broccoli and cabbage as well.

Fish

Fish meat from salmons or tunas are rich in omega 3 fatty acids which aid in regulating blood sugar levels and also it contains high level of leptin, a hormone that controls appetite and promotes fat loss.

Eggs

Eggs are rich in protein, amino acid, and vitamins that include vitamin b12, which plays an important role in burning fat. If you worry on the egg yolk then you can safely remove it from your meal and have fewer calories and still receive vitamin B12

Green Tea and Coffee

Green tea will boost metabolism and speedup the fat burning rate. Also it is a good source of antioxidants which helps prevent certain types of cancer. Caffeine from coffee can speed up your heart rate, which means you can also burn calories faster.

Olive oil

Olive oil is one of the main components of Mediterranean diet and is good for your cholesterol. This means that it can keep a good cholesterol level in the body by taking away fat or bad cholesterol, which is why it is considered a good fat burning food.

Soybeans

Soybeans are rich in lecithin. A chemical which protects the cell from accumulating too much fat and it also helps in the break down of fatty deposits in the body.

Oats

Oats and other similar food items are rich in fiber.  Fiber is a main component of weight loss foods that allows more calories burned just by the digestion process, while it offers very few calories for the body. It is a perfect negative calorie food.

Lean Meat

Lean meats such as beef or turkey are rich in protein and good for muscle building. Protein is also hard to digest and your body burns calories just by the process of digesting it. When you are currently doing strength training exercises, protein will help boost metabolism and burn more calories. The reason behind is the fact that by having more muscle mass there is a greater need for energy thus the body will burn more calories to get it.

Honey

Honey unlike refined sugar, contains vitamins and minerals, which plays a role in dissolving fat and cholesterol.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C or fruits rich in citrus burn fats by liquefying fat and easily allow it to flush out of the system.  Foods that are high in vitamin c are: apples, berries, broccoli, cabbage etc.

Apples and Berries

Apples and berries contain pectin, which restricts the amount of fat the body cells can absorb. This allows a discharge of fatty deposits so it leads to natural weight loss. Also the detoxing effect of some fruits like raspberries, strawberries and red currants help boost metabolism.

Fat Burning Foods – Fruits

Generally of course, fruits and vegetables are a good source for nutrients and vitamins and are generally considered fat burning foods. Here is a concrete list of fruits and vegetables that are quite effective in fat burning.

The top of the line fat burners are blackberry, melon cantaloupe, raspberry, guava, lemon, rhubarb. These are the best fat burning fruits but other fruits which are also effective include:  apricot, blackcurrant, clementines, damsons, grapefruit, honeydew Melon, peaches, mandarin orange, plums, strawberry, tangerine, watermelon, apples, cherries, cranberries, honeydrew, lemon, limes, mangoes, nectarines, pears, pineapple, prunes.

Fat Burning Foods – Vegetables

The top of the line fat burners from the vegetables family are: aubergine, cabbage, celery, chicory, cress, cucumber, fennel, gourd, lettuce, marrow, radish, tomato while the other good fat burners are asparagus, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, leek, peppers, spinach, turnip, beets, Brussels sprouts, corn, chives, cod, eggplant, green beans, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, okra, onions, papaya, parsley, peas, pumpkin, sauerkraut, scallions, squash, tangerines, tomatoes, turnips

Fat Burning Foods by Type

Here is a quick list of the major fat burning foods with additional info about the calories they contain and fat percentage.

Food Types	Specific Food items	Fat percentage (estimate)	Calories (average)
Fruits	Apples, banana, apricots, berries (black, boysen, rasp), cherries, citric fruit (oranges, grapefruit, lemons), currants (black, red, white) damsons, figs, grapes, greengages, tropical fruit (kiwi, pineapple, guava, papaya), pears, peaches, satsumas, star fruit	1% to 3% with some exceptions	Apple 95 Apricot 30 Avocado 150 Banana 107 Blackberry 1 Cherry 2.4 Clementine 24 Grape 3 Grapefruit 100 Kiwi 34 Lemon 20 Mango 40 Honeydew Melon (wedge) 36 Cantaloupe (wedge) 25 Nectarine 25 Olive 6.8 Orange 35 Peach 35 Pear 45 Pineapple 50 Plum 25 Prunes 9 Raisin 5 Raspberry 1.1 Strawberry 2.7 Tangerine 26 Tomato   9 Cherry Tomato 2
Vegetables	Asparagus, aubergine (egg plant), beetroot, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chicory, Chinese cabage, endive, artichokes, green beans, leafy vegetables (lettuce, fresh herbs, watercress), leeks, mangetouts, onions, seaweed, sprouting vegetables (alfalfa, cress, raddish), squash, swede, tomatoes, turnips	1% to 3% with some exceptions	Asparagus 26 Aubergine 15 Beetroot 38 Broccoli (100g) 32 Brussels Sprouts 40 Cabbage 24 Carrot 32 Cauliflower 32 Celery 8 Chicory  10 Courgette 20 Cucumber 10 Leek 22 Lettuce 13 Marrow 10 Mushroom 15 Okra 30 Onion 35 Pumpkin 12 Radish 13 Spinach 23 Sprouts 43 Corn 24 Tomatoes 18 Turnip 21 Watercress 21
Unsalted and unroasted Nuts	Almonds, Barcelona nuts, chestnuts, coconuts, filberts, hazelnuts, macadamia, peanuts, pine nuts, pistachios, walnuts	30% to 40% may reach 75% if you take salted or roasted	Almond 610 Brazils nuts 679 Cashew nuts 615 Chestnuts 175 Coconut 626 Hazelnut 659 Peanuts  570 Peanut Butter 630 Pine nuts 694 Pistachio nuts (with shells) 340 Walnuts 690
Lean meat	Beef, pork, lamb, veal, venison, hare, offal	4% to 15% (lean with no fat area) average is 20% to 30% reaching to 85% depending on preparation and parts	Pork Chops (grilled) 340 Pork Leg (roast) 290 Veal fillet (roast) 240 Hare 155 Rabbit 187 Venison 200
Poultry	Chicken, turkey, grouse, guinea fowl, pheasant	20% to 35% may reach to 100% if fried or with skin	Lamb Chops (grilled) 368 Chicken Calories (average) 140 Duck (roast) 330 Goose (roast) 350 Partridge (roast) 250 Pheasant (roast) 250 Pigeon (roast) 24 Turkey (roast) 165
Fish	Cod, haddock, plaice, sole, coley, whiting, mackerel, trout, red salmon, tuna	4% to 10% lean fish meat, higher with fish oil and fat	Tuna 90 to 156 Salmon 100 to 180 Cod, steamed 9 Trout, baked 100
Sea food	Scallops, shrimp, prawns, lobster, crab, scampi, cockles, mussels, winkles, whelks, abalone	10% to 20%	Scallops 95 Shrimp 90 Lobster 80 Mussels 80 Cockles 50 Abalone 9
Low fat dairy products	Skim milk, low fat cottage cheese and fromage frais, cheddar, yogurt, calcium rich milk	10% to 20% might reach to 5% for skim milk	Cheese 110 cals (25g) Cheddar reduced fat 130 Cottage cheese 49 Cream cheese 200 Fromage frais 125 Milk skimmed 95 Milk whole 175 Yogurt natural 90 Yogurt reduced fat 70
Eggs	Barn eggs	5% for egg white, may reach as high as 85% for egg yolk	Eggs ( 1 average size) 90 Eggs fried 120
Soya products	Protein rich from meat, beans, milk and dairy products	10% to 20%	Milk Soya 90
Chilies	Jalapeno, habanero, cayenne	1% to 3%	Peppers red 18
Tea	Green tea	0 to 5%	0
Whole grain	Oats, bread, cereals, wheat bread	10% to 20%	108 cal/ oz
Honey	Plain honey, unprocessed honey		1 tsp 22
Coffee	Plain coffee, black coffee	Fat free if without sweeteners/ add-ons	Instant coffee 1 to 4
Oils	Olive oil, peanut oil, garlic oil, canola oil	May reach to 100%	Olive oil 1900
Soup	Preferably common soup with low fat	20% to 25%	Average soup 60 to 90

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Lose Weight Quick By Eating Foods That Melt Fat Away

Oh yeah, regular dieting is the thing of the past. Take your pick from the superfoods listed below, because all of them are wonders in their own right, and being an effective quick weight loss agent is one of their claims to fame.

1. Cinnamon

This well-known spice easily found in health stores and supermarkets help in weight loss by modifying the way the body uses glucose and acting as a natural form of appetite suppressant.

Instead of storing excess glucose as fat, cinnamon accelerates the metabolism to burn the entire glucose intake.

2. Lean fish and meat

High-protein foods such as lean fish and meat take more work to digest, metabolize and use.

This means you burn more calories processing them, and because they do, you feel full longer, thereby stopping hunger and curbing food pangs.

3. Coffee

Caffeine contributes to weight loss by stimulating calorie burning in the form of thermogenesis. This is the process by which the body generates heat and energy from the digestion of food.

4. Green Tea

Aside from it's calorie-burning caffeine content, green tea prevents your body from absorbing too much fat as well as kicking the metabolism into high gear ideal for getting rid of the excess calories. In addition, green tea regulates blood sugar levels to reduce hunger pangs and food cravings.

5. Yogurt

Yogurt is packed with good bacteria called probiotics, which actually aid in reducing the amount of fat the body absorbs. Also, yogurt, which is calcium rich, revs up your body's fat-burning engine and increases the fat oxidation rate.

6. Hot Chili Peppers

Chili peppers contain the substance capsaicin, which increases metabolism, increase the body's heat production and oxygen consumption.

The Skinny

When you've taken in a weight los program, and you're trying to eat more healthily, you are doing your body good for your weight loss success. Knowing the right foods to pick is a crucial part of every fitness plan, and while there is no single superfoods that can make you instantly drop the pounds, the foods listed above are one of the very few wonder foods that give you the best shot at losing weight quick and achieving your dream physique.

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