Published 17:07 IST, April 27th 2020
5 fat-burning foods that help those leading a sedentary lifestyle
Here is a list of five effective fat-burning foods that can help in boosting metabolism and burn fat even in a sedentary lifestyle. Read on to know about them.
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To get rid of a sedentary lifestyle and work one's way towards a healthy one, it is important to also pay close attention to one's food. While exercising is a must, controlling and regulating one's diet with fat-burning foods is also important. There are many food items which not only help in burning fat but also increase the metabolism rate of the body as a whole. Here's a list of some fat-burning foods which are not only natural and healthy but also easily available:
Coffee
Coffee is said to be not only a mood lifter but also helps in burning fat. According to researches conducted, the intake of caffeine increases the metabolic rate by 3–13% approximately depending on the person and the amount of caffeine consumed. One is advised to have around one to four cups of coffee a day to avoid other side effects of the product like insomnia and anxiousness.
Green tea
Green tea is another one of the most popular beverages. Since ancient times, green tea is known to have healing properties along with the ability to enhance metabolism thus helping in burning fats. Green tea also contains anti-oxidants which are considered extremely beneficial for the body.
Nuts and seeds
Despite popular beliefs, nuts and seeds are actually said to work as fat-burning goods. These not only increase the metabolic rate of the body but also keeps the stomach full. This reduces the need to frequently eat and also prevents the habit of snacking on fatty and unhealthy food. Nuts are also said to contain anti-oxidants.
Apple cider vinegar
Like green tea, apple cider vinegar is also said to have healing properties since ancient times. According to studies and researches conducted all over the world, it is one of the most effective fat-burning foods. It contains acetic acid which is also very effective in reducing the belly fat.
Coconut oil
While coconut oil is a daily ingredient in beauty regimes, not many know that this is also one of the effective fat-burning foods. Coconut oil is said to increase the amount of good cholesterol in the body together with helping in fat loss and appetite-suppressing. However, some studies have shown that over time the metabolism-boosting property of the coconut oil decreases.
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Updated 17:08 IST, April 27th 2020