Everyone has told you what you should eat in order to burn fat, but how are these foods prepared? You can't go on eating bowls and bowls of raw vegetables in an effort to lose weight. Also, you needn't think that you are deprived of good food just because you want to lose weight. Fat burning foods can be whipped into delicious recipes that you can enjoy as and when you like. Just keep your mind open, and take a look at these recipes provided below. Whip them up and devour them, and combined with a good exercise regime, you are bound to lose all that weight you find so difficult to get rid of.
Iced Green Tea with Ginger and Honey
Green tea is a wonderful beverage that clears your body of toxins, aids digestion, and helps burn fat in the process. While some of you may cringe at the 'weird' taste of green tea, it can be prepared in a manner that is enjoyable. Here's a recipe that you can prepare and store to be consumed whenever you like. It makes 6 servings.
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- Green Tea Bags, 6
- Water, 6 cups
- Ginger, 2-inch slice, 1 no.
- Honey, 6 tsp
- Fresh Lemon Juice, a dash (optional)
- Mint Leaves, for garnish
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- In a deep saucepan, pour the water with the ginger and bring it to a boil.
- Take the water off the heat, put in the green tea bags and allow them to steep for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and mix in the honey thoroughly.
- Strain the water into a large jug and allow it to cool.
- Once chilled, pour into a cup, add a dash of lemon juice if you wish, put in some ice cubes, and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Enjoy!
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Very Berry Yogurt
A lot of people ban dairy from their diets in an effort to lose weight. However, little known to many is that yogurt is definitely one of the best
fat burning foods because it is rich in protein and consists of healthy live bacteria. Enjoy low or non-fat versions for best results. The following recipe is a berry smoothie you can enjoy whenever you have a craving for something sweet. You can add other fruits if you like, but consume it immediately. The recipe mentioned below serves 1.
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- An assortment of berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries), chopped, 1 cup
- Non-fat Yogurt, 1 cup
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- Simply blend the yogurt and the berries together to make your healthy version of a delicious fruity yogurt. Refrigerate it to let it chill before consuming.
- You can add in a lot of optional ingredients like a dash of cinnamon for topping, some mint leaves, or even a dash of orange juice for added flavor. Do not add any sweeteners to the yogurt. Enjoy!
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Baked Herbed Salmon
Salmon is an oily fish that has large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, that are essential for weight loss. Enjoy it baked or grilled with the recipe given below that serves 4. You can prepare the same recipe even with skinless chicken breasts. Vegetarians may prepare the same with tofu.
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- Salmon, center cut & skinned, 1 pound, sliced into 4 slices
- Mixed Fresh Herbs, 25 sprigs (of which 2 sprigs are finely chopped)
- Garlic, 1 clove
- Lemons, thinly sliced, 2 nos.
- Dijon Mustard, 1 tbsp
- Salt, 1/4 tsp
- Olive Oil, to grease baking tray
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- Preheat the oven to 250ºF.
- Lightly grease the baking dish with olive oil.
- Arrange the lemon slices on the baking tray and place the sprigs of herbs on these.
- Crush the clove of garlic and combine it with salt.
- In a bowl, mix the mustard, chopped herbs, and crushed garlic and mix thoroughly. Rub this mixture all over the salmon slices.
- Place the salmon in the baking tray over the lemon and herbs, and allow it to bake until you find the salmon opaque or for 20 minutes.
- Once done, carefully remove the baking tray out of the oven and place the salmon on a plate. Serve with lemon wedges for garnish. Discard the lemon and herbs in the baking tray. Enjoy!
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Yummy Oats
Oats are always perceived as boring foods, but they have a lot of fiber that helps burn fat in the body, because of the calories used in digesting it. Further, it is a great energy source that will keep you up and going in spite of being on a diet. Here's a simple recipe that consists of oats with some cinnamon (another spice that effectively helps burn fat and controls cholesterol).
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- Instant Oats, 1 sachet
- Cinnamon, 1 tsp
- Dried Fruits (raisins, apricots, figs), chopped, 1 tbsp
- Nuts (almonds and walnuts), chopped, 1 tbsp
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- Prepare the oats as per the instructions on the sachet.
- Once ready, add in the cinnamon and mix thoroughly.
- Combine the dried fruits and nuts in the oats, and enjoy hot! You may also refrigerate the oats and enjoy chilled if that's how you like it.
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Cabbage Soup
Green vegetables are always great choices when it comes to fat burning, and among these is cabbage, a very healthy green vegetable. Enjoy it raw, in a salad, or in a soup like in the recipe given below. This recipe prepares 15 servings so that you can refrigerate, heat and enjoy whenever you like. Ideally, you should not refrigerate it for more than 3-4 days.
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- Cabbage, 1 large head, chopped
- Carrots, chopped, 5 nos.
- Onions, chopped, 3 nos.
- Green Bell Peppers, diced, 5 nos.
- Celery, chopped, 10 stalks
- Cherry Tomatoes, peeled, 12 nos.
- Green Beans, chopped, 1 cup
- Tomato Juice, 2 quarts
- Beef Broth/Vegetable Soup, 1 can
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- In large pot, put in the cabbage, green beans, celery, onions, carrots, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
- Pour in the tomato juice, beef broth, and water that is enough to only cover the vegetables.
- Mix and cover allowing the vegetables to simmer until tender.
- Enjoy hot and store the remainder.
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These are fat burning food recipes for different times of the day, that you can easily enjoy without feeling deprived of your favorite foods. Definitely filling and aiding the fat burning process, these foods will not only help you lose weight, but also feel rejuvenated and energetic. Remember to exercise along with consuming these foods for best results. Good luck!
