When it comes to burning fat and tackling stubborn lumps and bumps, exercise is essential, but it’s not enough on its own. To complement a regular fitness routine, you also need to know how to fill your plate the right way. The following tips focus on varied, balanced meals. To help you make the right choices, here are our 5 food tips for balanced meals!
Avoid saturated fats
You may not think about them much, but saturated fats are found in a huge number of everyday products — almost all processed and industrially made foods, in fact. These “bad” fats serve no useful purpose in the body and can even contribute to certain heart conditions as well as raising bad cholesterol levels. Worse still, saturated fats aren’t used by the body — they’re stored, in the form of rolls and cellulite… Best avoided if you want to burn fat!
Choose low-GI foods
The glycaemic index (GI) of a food really matters. A high-GI food causes blood sugar spikes, which in turn trigger fat storage. High-GI foods include white starchy carbs, sugary snacks, fizzy drinks and beer. On the other hand, foods with a low GI — below 55 — won’t cause those blood sugar spikes, helping to curb cravings and prevent fat storage. Think vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, eggs and fish.
Skip the “light” products
When trying to burn fat, many of us assume that “light” or “low-fat” products are the way to go. Their packaging promises “fewer calories” or “zero fat”, which can be very tempting! But to compensate for the reduced fat content, manufacturers tend to add… sugar. And sugar is the number one driver of fat storage. You’re better off choosing a standard product and checking the label beforehand to make sure the fat and sugar levels are reasonable.
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Cut out added fructose to burn fat
Fructose is the natural sugar found in fruit — and when consumed in moderation, it’s perfectly fine for the body. The problem is that manufacturers replicate this fructose and add it to processed foods, often in far too large amounts. When consumed in excess, fructose triggers fat storage in the body. If you spot “glucose syrup” on a label at the supermarket, it’s best to put it back on the shelf!
Eat more protein
Protein has a lot going for it: it keeps you feeling full, and — crucially — it isn’t stored as fat. When you eat protein, your body works hard to digest it, burning a significant number of calories in the process. By contrast, digesting fats and carbohydrates requires far less energy, meaning fewer calories burned. Protein also helps maintain muscle mass, which itself burns energy by drawing on fat stores. Ideally, go for lean proteins such as poultry, Greek yoghurt, tofu or legumes.
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