5 Fatty Foods that Make You Skinny #1: Grass-Fed Beef: Grass-fed beef can be a little pricey, but it’s higher ratio of good for you fats make it well worth the cost. Grass-fed meat contains higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to reduce the risk of heart disease. And when it comes to your waistline, grass-fed beef is naturally leaner and has fewer calories than conventional meat. #2: Olive Oil: Olive oil is rich in cancer fighting polyphenols and heart-strengthening monounsaturated fats. A diet incorporating olive oil results in higher levels of adiponectin than diets with high-carbs or high-proteins. Adiponectin is a hormone responsible for breaking down fats in the body, and the more you have of it, the lower your BMI tends to be. Sounds good right? So why not use it in dressings and sauces. #3: Coconut: Coconut is high in saturated fat, but more than half of that comes from lauric acid, a unique lipid that battles bacteria and improves cholesterol scores. A study published in Lipids found that dietary supplementation of coconut oil actually reduced abdominal obesity. So sprinkle unsweetened flakes over yogurt or use coconut milk in a stir-fry to start whittling your waist. #4: Dark Chocolate: I have great news, chocolate can help you flatten your belly, dark chocolate, that is. This is because dark chocolate contains pure cocoa butter, a source of digestion-slowing stearic acid. Milk chocolate, on the other hand, is tempered with added butter fat and, as a result, passes more quickly through your GI tract. Because dark chocolate takes more time to process, it staves off hunger and helps you lose weight. #5: Almond Butter: Almonds contain compounds that limit the amount of fat absorbed by the body, so some passes through undigested. Try stirring almond butter into your oatmeal, spreading it on toast with banana slices, or eating a couple spoonfuls as a snack.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:30:01 +0000
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