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List Of Fat Burning Foods #4 Whole Eggs Or Egg Whites?

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

You might be pretty surprised to find whole eggs in a list of fat burning foods. I mean aren’t they really fattening, and only good for you if you separate the egg white and throw the yolk away? Unfortunately this negative view has come from the way the fast-food industry abuses the poor little things. If you fry anything in hydrogenated cooking oils it becomes unhealthy!

Not to mention the fact that chickens are mistreated by the battery farms that mass produce our eggs. Aren’t eggs bad for cholesterol levels too? Or are they? More on that in a moment…

But I’m going to focus on the positives and show you that the right eggs are actually nutritional powerhouses, and a true fat burning food!

Go For Whole Eggs

Recently it seems to have become popular to only eat the egg whites, discarding the yolk. The thinking behind this is that the whites contain all of the good stuff (i.e. the protein) and the yolks contain all of the crappy stuff (fat and cholesterol). Fair enough, yolk goes in the bin. But hang on a minute, what if I told you the thinking behind egg yolks was all wrong…

Whole eggs are a much more bio-available (easy to digest) source of protein than the whites alone. This is because of a more balanced amino acid profile. And that’s not the best bit…

Egg yolks are the healthiest and most nutritious part of the egg! They contain 90% of an egg’s vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. More than 90%! And to think, we’ve been throwing them in the bin!

Egg Yolk Nutritional Facts

One of the antioxidants that can be found in egg yolk is lutein. This helps to slow down the thickening of your arteries, thus reducing the risk of heart disease. It is also important for maintaining healthy eyes.

The yolks are also loaded with vitamins and minerals such as: Calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamins A, D, E and K, B6 and B12. There are also plenty of essential fatty acids.

So as you can see, by avoiding eggs completely, or just eating the whites you are missing out on a ton of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

But What About Cholesterol?

Eggs have a bad reputation for being a “high cholesterol food”, or at least for being a food that increases your blood cholesterol levels. But is this reputation based on fact? No, it most definitely is not.

Recent research has shown that eggs increase good cholesterol (HDL), without increasing the bad LDL cholesterol.

HDL cholesterol actually makes many of your body’s vital functions possible. Increased levels of HDL have been linked to a DECREASED risk of hear disease.

Why Choose Free Range Eggs?

In my article about free range chicken breast, I’ve covered the importance of choosing meat from free range chickens. And choosing eggs from free-range hens is just as important!

A hen’s quality of life, diet and environment are directly linked to the amount of nutrition that can be found in her eggs. Here is a little test you can do for yourself. If you were to crack open a battery farmed egg, and then a free-range egg you should notice a few differences. Firstly the free-range egg’s shell will be thicker and harder to crack. Next the free range yolk will be a deep orange, compared to a pale yellow yolk from the battery farmed egg.

Unfortunately battery farmed hens never get exercise or get access to a natural diet. But for the free range hens that do, it means their eggs are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and have a healthy ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acids. So it definitely is worth paying a little extra at the grocery store!

I hope you’ve learned a lot about free range, whole eggs. Check out my List Of Fat Burning Foods and discover Negative Calorie Foods for even more foods that will help you get rid of those unwanted lbs.

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Tips To Find Fat Burning Foods On Holiday

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

When ever I go away on holiday I always find it challenging to stick to my healthy diet. Firstly, it can be very difficult to find fat burning foods when you’re in a strange town or a foreign country. And then there is always the risk that you’ll go off the rails and revert to eating junk food.

Here are some tips and tricks to help you maintain a healthy balance when you go away.

Go Grilled

Just because you’re on vacation, it doesn’t mean that your good habits should be left at home. Remember that your balanced nutritional program means eating well prepared, delicious foods.

Remember to stay clear of fried foods, and go for grilled meats and fish instead. The chances are your taste buds will be as happy as your waste line.

If you’re visiting a seaside resort then you can expect to find a lot of fresh seafood. But landlocked or inland destinations will probably serve mostly red meat, game and poultry.

Just remember to ask yourself the question, “would I cook a meal this way at home?”. If the answer is “no” then there is probably a better choice on that menu.

Go Local

Locally sourced foods are usually very fresh, tasty and nutritious. And it’s this kind of food that local eateries love to showcase! So your best bet for flavorsome and nutritious foods is definitely locally owned restaurants.

Local restaurants, and their chefs, specialize in getting the most flavor out of their food! And this is good for you because it typically means that healthier cooking options are used, rather than convenience, processed foods and cooking techniques.

On the other hand, large chains and fast food establishments are likely to source lower quality, mass-produced foods and prepare them in a manner that can be detrimental to your health. (Through the use of hydrogenated cooking oils and fats.)

Remember, if there is an ingredient that you know is bad for you then you can always ask the chef to leave that out of your meal. Or you can remove it from your plate once you are served.

Fat Burning Snacks

Whether you’re out on a day trip or lounging about on the beach, you’re going to need to satisfy your hunger at some point.

But when you’re in unfamiliar surroundings it can be hard to find a place to eat. And if you do, you’re only choice might be an ice cream stall and a greasy diner!

And this is where fat burning snacks come in handy!

I am a massive fan of mixed nuts. These nutritional powerhouse are filling and great for blasting belly fat. So I travel with them as much as I can.

Whether it is sightseeing or the beach, these little guys are easy to pack and store. And they’re light too! Always ready for a quick hunger fighting snack.

Slightly more fragile than mixed nuts, fresh fruit (with a skin or in Tupperware) is also a healthy and handy option. I’m a big fan of picking up a couple of pieces of fruit from my hotel’s breakfast bar and packing them in my day bag.

Bananas, apples, oranges, kiwi (if you have a knife and spoon) are good options.

Take The Time To Enjoy Yourself

Remember that you are on vacation to enjoy yourself. And life is too short not to enjoy the occasional treat!

Don’t be afraid to look at the dessert menu. If you see something that looks irresistible then go for it. I personally enjoy a good dessert once in a while.

But don’t go too far and go for a desert with every meal. This will leave you feeling bloated, tired, lethargic and put your body in fat storage mode. You might actually find yourself taking some of the enjoyment away from the holiday.

Above all else you need to trust yourself and your food choices. You know your limits, and you know what is good for you and what isn’t so great. By sticking to your nutritional program you can control junk food cravings.

Finally, don’t get stressed out by factors you can’t control. If you’re eating out then the quality and preparation of your food is out of your hands. There will never be a perfect “holiday diet”. But by following the tips and tricks above you can still go home in great shape.

I hope you loved this article. To find out more about fat burning foods and how they can help you lose weight, check out my blog. I’ll also introduce you to negative calorie foods and much more!

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The Facts On Negative Calorie Diet Plans

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Did you know that there is a somewhat sneaky way to truly trick the body in to losing weight by doing nothing more than eating special foods? It’s true. Called a “Negative Calorie diet”, this weight loss plan relies on the principal of thermogenesis. Conventional diet plans recommend restricting on calories in order to lose weight. This plan suggests the opposite.

On this diet, you are able to eat as much as you would like, provided you’re munching on the special “negative calorie foods”. There are over 100 nutritious and delicious fruits and vegetables to choose from on the list of negative calorie foods. You can have as much of these foods as you want and not gain a pound.

Here’s how it works - in order to digest food, the body is burning calories. Take this example - your orange contains about 50 calories. To process all nutritional components and vitamins that an orange contains, our body will burn greater than just 50 calories. As you can see, this is what makes the negative calorie diet so fascinating to weary dieters.

A “negative calorie food” needs more energy to digest than it contained to begin with. You create a negative calorie effect by eating these foods. It doesn’t matter if you chow down all day long on these special foods, you can and will slim down and do so without the hunger.

One of the most interesting aspects of the negative calorie diet is that you can lose the weight without getting hungry. Instead of depriving yourself a snack, you just have to be particular in what you select. If you choose foods that burn more energy than they include then you can eat as much as you want.

The thought of a fruit and veggie diet doesn’t thrill a lot of people, but it should. The lack of good recipes is a common frustration in people who have tries this diet. When you follow the link below to the free video and check out the resource linked below it, you will find a wealth of delicious recipes. Although it is restrictive, being creative in the preparation and pairing of the foods can make a big difference.

Who does well with a negative calorie diet? The negative calorie diet is right for a lot of people. Anyone who would like to get rid of hunger while on a diet or anyone who appreciates the benefits of guilt free snacking would love it. By following a strict negative calorie plan, you can lose weight quickly. When you embrace the negative calorie lifestyle, you eat healthier and make wiser choices in food, keeping the weight off.

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Negative Calorie Foods: Are They Good For Me?

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Simply put, negative calorie foods cause us to burn more calories through digestion than the food actually contained in the first place. It sounds a little bit confusing doesn’t it? So let’s take a look at a quick example:

1. Let’s pretend you eat a piece of cake; it contains 350 calories. In order for your body to digest the cake it uses up 100 calories. So, you are left with a net calorie gain of 250.

2. Now imagine that you went for a whole orange instead; this fruit contains about 35 calories. But to digest the fruit your body uses 50 calories. This time you are left with a calorie deficit of 15.

It sounds like negative calorie foods could be a great idea to help us burn belly fat, right? Let’s take a closer look to make sure.

The Negative Calorie Effect

The negative calorie effect is what gives these foods their name. There aren’t actually any foods out there that have “negative calories”. It’s all about the process seen above in example 2.

So what causes this effect? Well, all foods contain micronutrients (i.e. carbohydrates, protein, fat), vitamins and minerals. The number of calories contained within a food depends on the quantity and structure of these micronutrients.

Once you eat the food, the micronutrients stimulate our cells to produce enzymes that break down (digest) the nutrients. Negative calorie foods stimulate the production of so many enzymes, that not only are the calories in the food burned, but also extra calories from the body are used up too!

This is sometimes known as the natural thermal effect of food. It is completely safe and harmless.

Calorie Intake From Natural Foods

Stay tuned for a free list of negative calorie foods by the way. But before I give them to you, I’d like you to notice how they are all natural and unprocessed foods. More than just coincidence?

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know that I am a great believer in natural and unprocessed foods; I think they are vital to losing weight, burning fat, building a lean physique and promoting a healthy immune system.

The main reason for this is that all of the calories found in these foods are naturally occurring. This means that your food is jam packed with all of the nutrients, vitamins and minerals you need to stimulate a fat burning hormonal response in your body.

Free List Of Negative Calorie Foods

Negative Calorie Fruits: Strawberries, Mango, Tomato (some call it a vegetable), Apples, Oranges, Raspberries, Blueberries, Grapefruit and many more.

Negative Calorie Vegetables: Celery, Broccoli, Hot Chilli, Asparagus, Spinach, Onion, Cabbage, Turnip, and the list goes on…

Just look at all of the nutritional powerhouses in the list above!

Negative Calorie Diet?

The negative calorie diet and zero calorie diet have been designed around the ideas discussed in this article. If the food you eat is burning more calories than it contains you are bound to lose weight, right?

Just be aware that negative calorie foods will never make up for eating junk foods. If you really want to lose stomach fat then you have to stick to a balanced nutritional program.

To find out more about Negative Calorie Foods and how to include them in a nutritional program, check out my Fat Burning Foods website.

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Fat Burning Foods: Does Fruit Juice Make You Fat?

Monday, July 19th, 2010

You might be reading this article expecting me to tell you how natural sugars are loads better for you than processed sugars. And while you’re completely right, I’m actually going to show you how even a natural product, once tampered with and ‘processed’ can lose its health appeal!

In fact, I’m going to show you how, in the wrong hands, fat burning foods can be turned into a waistline-expanding, weight-gaining nightmare! Are you ready for this…

You might have guessed it from the title! I’m going to be talking about fruit juice.

Natural, Unprocessed and Wholesome Foods Are King

Fruit juices are massively popular; vitamins, no added sugar, the perfect breakfast drink, or lunchtime refreshment. A true health food it seems, especially as you can get 1 to 5 of your recommended daily fruit intake from one bottle or carton. Sounds perfect doesn’t it, but all is not well as we’re about to discover.

Usually I’m telling you to avoid food with unnatural additives, and your fruit juice may not have any (in fact a lot of them are 100% natural and organic these days). But this time it’s actually about what has been taken away which makes it so fattening.

Of course you’re fruit juice is just the juice. The skin and flesh have both been removed, but you knew that. What you probably didn’t know is the skin and flesh are rich with dietary fiber. Fibre slows the absorption of sugar into the blood. So if you eat a piece of raw fruit there is no blood sugar spike, drink a glass of fruit juice and there is a blood sugar spike. And when blood sugar level rises, your body goes into fat storage mode.

And you might be getting 2 of your 5-a-day from that juice, but that doesn’t mean you’re getting the sugar from 2 pieces of fruit. More likely, you’re getting the juice, and sugar, from 10-12 pieces of fruit all at once! Not good for your waistline, I promise you.

Raw, whole fruit is the way to go for a healthy amount of natural sugar, antioxidants and fibre.

Raw Fruit Is Best

If you’ve been to my website before then you’ll know I’m always talking about avoiding processed sugars at all costs.

Take a closer look at the above, and notice how I’ve used the word “processed”. That because natural sugar is vital if you want to burn fat. But you must make sure you are getting it from an unprocessed source (remember raw fruit vs fruit juice).

Quite apart from anything else, fruit tastes great. I have an insatiably sweet tooth and I find that my sweet cravings are completely controlled with a piece of fruit. Even better, it’s a great source of energy and antioxidants. I will go as far as to have a piece of fruit with every meal.

Just remember to eat the whole fruit. The natural fiber is very important to slow sugar absorption.

Portion Size

The best way to convert your body into a fat burning furnace is to eat 5 or 6 smaller meals, spread out evenly throughout the day. So the idea is 1-2 pieces of fruit (1 apple, 1 pear, or a hand full of berries) is all you need. Going crazy at eating 6 bananas in one sitting is not such a great idea!

Here’s a little pointer: Make sure all of your meals are balanced (natural sugar, essential fats, protein, fibre). This will put your body into a natural fat burning mode.

Fat Burning Secret - Eat As Nature Intended

If you can take one message away with you, I’d make it this one: Don’t believe the marketing hype; fruit juice is NOT good for you. Raw, unprocessed, organic fruit is one of the true fat burning foods.

Fruit juice isn’t the only fake ‘health food’ out there. Learn which Fat Burning Foods you can trust, and try out Weight Loss Recipes on my website.

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