Burn Calories With Simple Food

Wellness

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By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 14:37

Now-a-days, everybody is talking of calories and the lesser the calories the better and the aim is to burn maximum calories. Calories are taking to be the direct cause of gaining weight and thus, the sole solution to loose weight is to enhance metabolism rate, thus, burning calories.

Calories are often mistaken to the similar to fat. A substance which leads to weight gain. Calorie, is a unit of energy. Calories measure energy specially the heat energy. It is the source of energy and we use up these calories every time we some mental or physical activity. The major sources of calories are fat, carbohydrates and proteins. Fat contains twice more calories than carbohydrates and proteins. Calorie is the fuel to the body and overconsumption of it, leads to weight gain. Doctors say that consumption of 2000 calories a day is enough for a human body. Anything more than that will leaf to weight gain. Thus, to avoid weight gain one needs to lessen calories more than the count of 2000. The best way to get rid of calories is to exercise but there are also some food which burn calories effectively. Here are some food to burn calories -

1.Fruits Rich In Vitamin C – Citrus fruits which are rich source of Vitamin C like lime, lemon and tangerine have properties which stimulates the carnitine amino acid, which is the main source of processing burning of calories. Vitamin C dilutes the fat, thus being the best food to burn calories. A glass of fruit juice after every meal is the best way to avoid accumulation of unwanted calories.

2.Salmon – Salmon fish is a rich source of leptin hormone, which controls appetite and leads to weight loss. Salmon is also a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which regulates blood sugar levels, thus controlling hunger pangs and control intake of calories.

3.Chillies – Chillies are one of the best food to burn calories. The capsaicin property of the chillies enhances the metabolism rate, which leads to effective burning of excess calories. The process starts after 20 minutes of eating chillies.

4.Honey – Honey is a great agent to enhance the metabolism rate. Thus, honey should be a major part of our breakfast. It boosts the metabolism rate, which promotes burning calories and thus weight loss.

These four top foods which burn calories are best eaten in breakfast and dinner. One tip to enhance the process of burning calories is to never miss breakfast and have a light dinner.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.