Fiber:
Fiber is often touted to be a great nutrient for weight loss because it slows down digestion, allowing for sustained energy and stable blood sugar. However fiber can also optimize hormones released during digestion that are responsible for feelings of hunger and satiety.
Where to get it:
Try to get your fiber in its raw form instead of from foods that have been overly processed.
Caffeine:
Caffeine is one of the most potent weight loss compounds available to you each and every day. Caffeine blocks the breakdown of a compound call camp, which is responsible for mobilizing stored fats so they can be burned as energy.
Where to get it:
If you are looking for a bigger fat-burning boost, then make sure to choose black tea over green tea or light roast coffee over dark roast for a larger dose of caffeine.
Protein:
Where to get it:
The possibilities are endless, but lean proteins like Greek yogurt , cottage cheese, and organic grilled chicken strips are especially convenient.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA):
Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA is one of the two omega-3 fats found in oily fish like salmon. DHA can stop growth of young fat cells and actually causes them to die, says research published in the Journal of Nutrition.
Where to get it:
To get more DHA in your diet, you can eat more oily fish or just take a fish oil supplement. If you are a vegetarian, pick up an algae-based DHA supplement to reap the same benefits.
Raspberry ketones:
Where to get it:
EGCG:
Where to get it:
The greatest weight loss effects of EGCG are seen when combined with caffeine, as it naturally occurs in green tea.
Fiber is often touted to be a great nutrient for weight loss because it slows down digestion, allowing for sustained energy and stable blood sugar. However fiber can also optimize hormones released during digestion that are responsible for feelings of hunger and satiety.
Where to get it:
Try to get your fiber in its raw form instead of from foods that have been overly processed.
Caffeine:
Caffeine is one of the most potent weight loss compounds available to you each and every day. Caffeine blocks the breakdown of a compound call camp, which is responsible for mobilizing stored fats so they can be burned as energy.
Where to get it:
If you are looking for a bigger fat-burning boost, then make sure to choose black tea over green tea or light roast coffee over dark roast for a larger dose of caffeine.
Protein:
Protein from lean sources like beef, poultry,
fish, dairy, or soy are weight loss rock stars. The amino acids that
make up protein cause your body to release the fat-burning and
energy-stabilizing hormone glucagon. The process of digesting protein
also stimulates your body to release the satiety hormone CCK. This
one-two punch combined with the fact that it takes your body more energy
to digest and breakdown protein compared to carbohydrates or fat makes
it a must-have at every meal throughout your day.
The possibilities are endless, but lean proteins like Greek yogurt , cottage cheese, and organic grilled chicken strips are especially convenient.
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA):
Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA is one of the two omega-3 fats found in oily fish like salmon. DHA can stop growth of young fat cells and actually causes them to die, says research published in the Journal of Nutrition.
Where to get it:
To get more DHA in your diet, you can eat more oily fish or just take a fish oil supplement. If you are a vegetarian, pick up an algae-based DHA supplement to reap the same benefits.
Raspberry ketones:
Raspberry ketones are an antioxidant
found in raspberries that preliminary research shows have some
interesting fat loss effects. Raspberry ketones can increase the
production of the muscle-energizing, fat-burning hormone adiponectin as
well as directly increasing the burning of stored fat.
You can't come close to getting enough
raspberry ketones via eating raspberries so to reap these benefits
you'll need to take a concentrated raspberry ketone supplement (they are
inexpensive and available at more health food stores). Keep an eye out
for more about raspberry ketones and weight loss as new research gets
published.
EGCG:
EGCG or Epigallocatechin gallate is an antioxidant
found in green tea (and put in most weight-loss supplements available
today). EGCG can increase thermogenesis or heat production through extra
calorie burning and the use of stored fat as energy. Some research also
shows that EGCG can stop the growth of new fat cells.
The greatest weight loss effects of EGCG are seen when combined with caffeine, as it naturally occurs in green tea.
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