The term “fat burning foods” has been repeated a lot in weight loss circles in recent years, and you may have wondered what it’s all about.

Is it true that eating certain foods can actually make you burn more fat and lose weight
?

Fat burning foods are those that are believed to have “thermogenic” properties – which means they generate heat and stimulate your metabolism to work faster and more efficiently so you burn more calories and ideally, stored fat.

That doesn’t mean you can eat these foods and magically drop a few sizes overnight, of course. (Don’t we all wish it were that easy?!)

Obviously, common sense is needed, along with a balanced diet and regular exercise. Fat burning
is more about what you do on a regular basis rather than little things you do occasionally.

Still – if including a few of these “thermogenic” foods can help you burn a few extra calories, why not include them?

Not only are these foods good for you, they are also incredibly flavorful, which is a great way to spice up your diet and make fat burning a delicious endeavor.

Below is a list of the foods best known for their fat-burning power:

Power Fat Burning Food #1 – Green Tea

Oh yes, most of us have heard about the benefits of green tea when it comes to weight loss
, but it also has the added benefit of promoting good health.

The reason it’s great for boosting your metabolism is because of a compound called epigallocatechin gallate (more commonly known as EGCG). This compound is a strong antioxidant that also stimulates your brain and central nervous system and triggers a thermogenic effect in the body.

Most experts say that an average of 3 cups of green tea a day should be enough.

Green tea does contain caffeine, so if you have a sensitivity to it you may want to reduce your intake or try decaffeinated green tea; but keep in mind that caffeine does play a role in thermogenesis so the fat burning effect may be reduced.

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