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Best Superfoods For Weight Loss & Burning Belly Fat -1
top 10 superfoods list
1. Baobab fruit extract Based on ORAC values, it is one of the highest antioxidant substances on earth; 40% more than acai and nearly 30x higher than blueberries. Baobab contains more fiber than any other superfruit over 50% of its content is fiber. When you're trying to drop those pounds, healthy fiber intake is important to help you feel full. The more satisfied you feel when eating, the less likely you are to keep eating! How people use it You don't need much of this exotic African fruit. Add a tablespoon or two to your yogurt, smoothie, protein shake, oatmeal, or even into the batter of baked goods you make. It tastes slightly sweet but has very low sugar content and is a neutral flavor, which makes it easy to include in almost any recipe. Because it is so high fiber, don't use too much.
2. Green tea
This is not some flavor of the week fad. For a long time now, green
tea has been studied for reportedly offering weight loss benefits and it does not appear to be caused by the caffeine. According to the results from a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, it had thermogenic effect on participants, boosting metabolism burn by 4% over a 24 hour period when compared to those on a placebo . How people use it The research suggests both regular and decaf green tea has the same effect. Try substituting your morning coffee with freshly brewed green tea. During the afternoon and evening hours, stick with the decaf so you don't lose sleep at night.  3. Apple cider vinegar Although a more recent trend in the United States, reportedly in North African culture women have been using apple cider vinegar achieve weight loss for generations and men (bodybuilders) are said to use it for purported rapid results before competitions Despite being one of the most popular foods for dropping the pounds, clinical trials have not been done to validate this claim. We are not making any claims about whether or not it works. All we know is that for us personally, we find that when we use it 30 to 60 minutes before a meal, we end up eating less. How people use it You should never consume vinegars straight. They need to be diluted in water. Undiluted apple cider vinegar as well as all other varieties of vinegar ?can destroy your teeth enamel if not watered down first. As a dietary supplement, (our favorite manufacturer of it) provides the following instructions: Stir 1 to 2 tsps of Bragg organic apple cider vinegar in 8 oz. glass of water. Optionally, you can add a sweetener like organic honey, monk fruit, or molasses. 4. Chia seeds Chia is a controversial food. Many people claim that its a superfood that encourages losing weight, but the research does not support that. There have not been many clinical studies so far, but for the ones that have been done, those consuming chia did not lose more weight versus those who weren. However we still like chia because it is a very fiber-rich food and has more omega 3 than salmon based on an equal ounce vs. ounce comparison. How people use them Like all seeds and nuts, they are very dense in calories and therefore should be used sparingly when you are dieting. Similar to baobab fruit, you can easily sprinkle a teaspoon or two into your breakfast foods and desserts. 5. Honey crisp apples
Not every dieting food needs to be coming from some far off exotic
destination like quinoa from South America or goji from China. We have many in our backyard and while an apple may seem boring to you, its an excellent food for dieting. For starters, the average apple with skin has about 2/3 the antioxidants as blueberries and about the same amount as fresh goji berries, when compared on an equal ounce vs. ounce basis. But unlike fresh berries which cost a fortune, apples are affordable. One medium apple is only 95 calories, but thanks to its high fiber content its a satisfying snack. How people use them Feeling low on energy and need a pick me up? Dont grab a high calorie (and empty calorie) like tortilla chips. Protein bars are often deceiving because theyre only a few bit yet they may be 250 or 300 calories. On the other hand an apple is high in antioxidants, low in calories, and has a lower glycemic impact than refined sugars. It may be just what you need to hold you over mealtime. Any variety will do, but we prefer the taste of honey crisp. With many foods organic is not worth it, but with apples it is since tests show they have higher pesticide residue on them versus most other fruits and vegetables.
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