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10 Foods To Break Down Body Fats

Obesity is a common problem these days. The excess fat in the body can cause many health issues such as heart problems, infertility, diabetes and high blood pressure.

You try hard to burn the excess fat in the body. But did you know that your body breaks down carbs first and then fat? So it is a very tedious job for you to the remove excess fat from your body.

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When you exercise, the reserved glycogen is broken down first and then the body fat.. Now the good news is that some foods can help you to break down the excess fat in the body. These foods promote fat burning and help in weight reduction.

Including these foods in your diet, combined with your exercise regime helps you to achieve the body shape you dream of. These foods will also provide you with the sufficient nutrients required for the body. When your body is deficient of essential vitamins, minerals and proteins, the process of burning fat slows down.

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We will share with you a list of foods that will make fat breakdown easy. make

Asparagus

Asparagus

It contains a substance called asparagine which increases blood circulation and stimulates the kidneys to work effectively. Asparagine breaks down oxalic acid which is responsible for build up of body fat..

Cabbage

Cabbage

It helps in the breakdown of belly fat especially around your waistline. It is rich in iodine and sulphur which help to burn excess fat. This is one of the best foods to lose weight.

Whole Grains

Whole Grains

Whole grains such as oats, whole bread, brown rice etc help you to burn extra calories. Your body utilizes more energy to break down whole grains.

Lentils

Lentils

They are rich in iron and will supply your body with 40 percent of your daily iron requirement. Including lentils in your diet helps in breaking down fat easily. When your body is deprived of vitamins and minerals, the process of breaking down fat slows down.

Carrots

Carrots

Carrots contain carotene (inactive form of vitamin A). This carotene flushes out fat from the body by stimulating fat burning in the body. Moreover, the body consumes more calories in the conversion of carotene to vitamin A inside the intestines.

Cucumber

Cucumber

It is rich in silicon and sulphur which helps to flush out fats from the body by loosening fat cells. Cucumbers also decrease uric acid level in the body.

Green Tea

Green Tea

Don't forget to have two cups of green tea per day if you want to break down body fat. Green tea will stimulate your metabolism and will help you tobreak down the reserved carbs and fats.

Dairy Products

Dairy Products

Low fat dairy products help to build muscle proteins and metabolise excess fat. They are rich in calcium and vitamin D which is also good for your bones.

Lean Meat

Lean Meat

You can have fat free chicken to remove extra calories. Your body consumes 30 percent of energy in the process of digesting it. This means your body consumes 90 calories to breakdown a chicken breast having 300 calories.

Hot Peppers

Hot Peppers

They contain a substance capsaicin which gives it the hot flavour. Capsaicin has a thermogenic effect and heats up your body which helps to break down fats.

Story first published: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 11:54 [IST]
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