FAT-BURNING FOOD

My brother's doctor advised my brother to eat a lot of fish. Fish is loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids and reduces the essential fatty acid, Leptin. Leptin is known to cause slower metabolism that leads to obesity.

Pectin can be found in all fruits but more so in apples and berries. It is felt to lessen the amount of fat your body absorbs. It is easy to add berries and apples to your diet, just throw them in a salad or blend them in with your smoothie.

Eating a lot of beans can provide you with fiber and protein. Protein lessens your hunger by balancing your blood sugar. We all know what fiber does for us. Beans also contain iron. I am not a 100% raw foodist by any means so cooked beans are okay for me. Soybeans are especially good because you don't get hungry again an hour later, they help to maintain stable digestion.

Garlic has always been considered a good thing to add to your diet. So you have garlic breath, but at least you are moderating your insulin levels and increasing your metabolism which can aid in fat-burning.

Other items that increase your metabolism are spicy foods, ginger, green tea and start cooking your food using olive oil. Carbohydrates are important but be sure to choose whole grains.

Oh, my mother keeps telling me that if I have hunger pangs, to drink a big glass of water.

If you will notice, a lot of these items are listed in the Mediterranean Diet. If you follow that, you may be on your way to a healthier you.

As always, check with your physician before starting any new diet or exercise program.