Healthy Foods That Help You Burn Fat




Fatty fish is delicious and incredibly good for you.
Salmon, herring, sardines, mackerel and other oily fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce inflammation and decrease heart disease risk (1
In addition, omega-3 fatty acids may help you lose body fat.
In a six-week controlled study in 44 adults, those who took fish oil supplements lost an average of 1.1 pounds (0.5 kilograms) of fat and experienced a drop in cortisol, a stress hormone that's associated with fat storage (4).
What's more, fish is an excellent source of high-quality protein. Digesting protein leads to greater feelings of fullness and increases metabolic rate significantly more than digesting fat or carbs (5Trusted Source).
To boost fat loss and protect heart health, include a minimum of 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of fatty fish in your diet at least twice a week.

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide.
It's a great source of caffeine, which can enhance mood and improve mental and physical performance (12).
Moreover, it can help you burn fat.
In a small study including nine people, those who took caffeine an hour before exercise burned nearly twice as much fat and were able to exercise 17% longer than the non-caffeine group (13Trusted Source).
Research has shown that caffeine increases metabolic rate by an impressive 3–13%, depending on the amount consumed and individual response (1415Trusted Source16Trusted Source17Trusted Source).
In one study, people took 100 mg of caffeine every two hours for 12 hours. Lean adults burned an average of 150 extra calories and formerly obese adults burned 79 extra calories during the study time period (18Trusted Source).
To get the fat-burning benefits of caffeine without the potential side effects, such as anxiousness or insomnia, aim for 100–400 mg per day. This is the amount found in about 1–4 cups of coffee, depending on its strength.

Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse.
Although egg yolks used to be avoided due to their high cholesterol content, whole eggs have actually been shown to help protect heart health in those at increased risk of disease (19Trusted Source20Trusted Source).
Additionally, eggs are a killer weight loss food.
Studies have shown that egg-based breakfasts reduce hunger and promote feelings of fullness for several hours in overweight and obese individuals (21Trusted Source22Trusted Source).
In a controlled eight-week study in 21 men, those who ate three eggs for breakfast consumed 400 fewer calories per day and had a 16% greater reduction in body fat, compared to the group who ate a bagel breakfast (23Trusted Source).
Eggs are also a great source of high-quality protein, which increases metabolic rate by about 20–35% for several hours after eating, based on several studies (5Trusted Source).
In fact, one of the reasons eggs are so filling may be due to the boost in calorie burning that occurs during protein digestion (24Trusted Source).
Eating three eggs several times a week can help you burn fat while keeping you full and satisfied.

Coconut oil is loaded with health benefits.
Adding coconut oil to your diet appears to increase "good" HDL cholesterol and decrease your triglycerides, in addition to helping you lose weight (25Trusted Source26Trusted Source).
In one study, obese men who added 2 tablespoons of coconut oil per day to their usual diet lost an average of 1 inch (2.5 cm) from their waist without making any other diet changes or increasing their physical activity (27Trusted Source).
The fats in coconut oil are mostly MCTs, which have been credited with appetite-suppressing and fat-burning properties (28Trusted Source29Trusted Source).
However, some studies suggest that its metabolism-boosting effects may decrease over time (7Trusted Source30Trusted Source).
Unlike most oils, coconut oil remains stable at high temperatures, making it ideal for high-heat cooking.
Consuming up to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil daily may help maximize fat burning. Make sure to start with a teaspoon or so and gradually increase the amount to avoid any digestive discomfort.

Olive oil is one of the healthiest fats on earth.
Olive oil has been shown to lower triglycerides, increase HDL cholesterol and stimulate the release of GLP-1, one of the hormones that helps keep you full (70Trusted Source).
What's more, some studies have shown that olive oil may boost metabolic rate and promote fat loss (71Trusted Source72Trusted Source73Trusted Source).
In a small study in 12 postmenopausal women with abdominal obesity, eating extra virgin olive oil as part of a meal significantly increased the number of calories the women burned for several hours (71Trusted Source).
To incorporate olive oil into your daily diet, drizzle a couple of tablespoons on your salad or add it to cooked food

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