Foods that burn body fat

Are you on a diet and cannot control the cravings to eat more? Most of us have experienced the same scenario while on diet. This happens especially when you are on a fast or diet, you tend to think more about food and you end up overeating.

The best thing to do is stop feeling you are doing a big sacrifice and take things in moderation.

As we all know one of the first rules of losing weight is to ditch 'fatty foods' and switch to a 'healthy diet'

Well, losing weight is much more than just consuming fewer calories that will bring down the weight on the scale. For a lot of people, it is essential to safeguard themselves against the growing menace of lifestyle diseases.

Nutritionists believe that weight loss does not simply mean ditching fatty foods, it requires you to bring about a balance by actually incorporating certain foods in your diet.

What kind of foods to consume

• Foods which Cut fat

• Control untimely cravings

• Have a high satiety food which will keep you full for longer time.

Here is a list to imbibe ancient grandma recipes which will help you stay healthy and fit just like many Indian ancient recipes and remedies have scientific justification. They come with a scientific back up. Some foods have a high thermogenic effect, a process by which the body generates heat that accelerates metabolism, scorching away the calories, while others contain compounds and chemicals that are effective fat burners.

Honey: Yes honey it is. For most of us, it may come as a big surprise but honey converts the unwanted fat deposits into energy which is used for normal functions. Honey helps burn fat. Mix a spoonful of honey with warm if it is taken drink in the day.

Curry Leaves: Apart from adding aroma to the food, curry leaves are very good for digestion has fiber content and will help flush out toxins and the extra fat.

Apples: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are packed with pectin, a chemical that combines with water and limits the amount of fats absorbed by the body cells. Apples are also loaded with fibre, the consumption of which keeps you full for a longer time. Bite into an apple to curb your cravings.

Garlic: Although it stinks, garlic holds numerous healing properties. Apart from the thermogenic effect it causes, garlic contains a sulphuric compound called allicin that reduces cholesterol and burns the ugly fats.

Chillies: These can be so fierce that they melt away the stubborn fat! Chillies contain capsicum or Bell pepper that produces heat in our body by using up the carbohydrates and burning the calories. Another benefit chilies claim to have is that they help reduce your appetite. (Nothing works better than sealing your lips!)

Whole Grains: These include - jowar, Bajra, Ragi, oats etc. Oats contain a soluble fiber called beta-glucan which is known to absorb the fats. It digests slowly and therefore leaves you with a feeling of being full for a longer time. Millets boost bile secretions that destroy undesirable fats. The body uses up a lot of calories to break down and digest these grains.

Ragi: Ragi powder will help you burn out calories and will make you full for a long time.Multi grain roti again will help you feel lighter.Instead of rice use brown rice which will help you eat little and make you feel light.