Losing weight can be a complicated process filled with questions. Will this food help me burn fat? Is that going to stall my progress?
Fortunately, most of your weight loss questions will be answered when you eat the right foods.
What exactly do I mean by the “right” foods? You may think they are the foods that make you burn a significant amount of belly fat. However, these foods don’t exist.
The only way to legitimately accelerate fat loss with food is to consume foods that help you maintain a calorie deficit without feeling fatigued, unhealthy, or hungry. A true “fat loss food” is a food (or beverage) that has one or more of the qualities that we will take a look at below.
What Is a “Fat Burning Food”?
Just by searching online for “fat-burning foods” or “foods for fat loss,” you will find dozens of articles with a variety of different comestibles, but rarely will the authors tell you the qualities that these foods have in common.
Fortunately, after I looked through dozens of articles and research studies to find answers, a pattern of characteristics began to emerge that clearly set “fat-burning” and “fat loss” foods apart from unhealthy foods:
- They are highly-satiating despite being lower in calories compared to other common foods.
- They increase your calorie-burning more than most calorie sources.
- They reduce calorie consumption by triggering satiety.
- They improve gut health (which is associated with fat loss).
- They increase energy levels without adding too many extra calories to your diet.
- They promote ketosis (which will help reduce hunger and decrease calorie consumption).
In general, if a food or beverage has one or more of these characteristics, it will probably be found on one of the dozens of “fat-burning foods” or “fat loss foods” lists. When your diet consists primarily of these foods, your chances of reaching your weight loss and health goals will increase significantly.
However, many of the most popular “fat loss foods” are not keto-friendly (i.e., they make it harder for you to enter/maintain ketosis). For those of you that want to stick to the keto diet and reap all of its benefits, I recommend adding some of these keto-approved foods for fat loss to your diet.
7 Best Foods for Fat Loss on the Keto Diet
Below, you can use the visual guide to see some of the best foods for fat loss on keto. Scroll down to see specific examples and links to recipes where you can incorporate more of each ingredient into your diet.
1. Nuts
Despite being high in fat, nuts are not as fattening as you would expect. Studies have shown that eating nuts can improve metabolic health and even promote weight loss.
This is primarily due to the fact that they contain plenty of fiber, which increases our feeling of fullness and reduces calorie consumption.
Although all nuts are low in net carbs, the amount varies quite a bit among the different types.
To help you figure out how you can fit them into your keto diet, here are the carb counts for 1 ounce (28 grams) of the most widely consumed nuts:
- Almonds: 6 grams total carbs (3 grams net carbs)
- Brazil nuts: 3 grams total carbs (1 gram net carbs)
- Cashews: 9 grams total carbs (8 grams net carbs)
- Macadamia nuts: 4 grams total carbs (2 grams net carbs)
- Pecans: 4 grams total carbs (1 gram net carbs)
- Pistachios: 8 grams total carbs (5 grams net carbs)
- Walnuts: 4 grams total carbs (2 grams net carbs)
Recommended Keto Recipes With Nuts:
- Roasted Mushroom and Walnut Cauliflower Grits
- No-Bake Coconut Cashew Bars
- Toffee Nut Cake Donuts
2. Leafy Greens
Leafy greens like kale, spinach, collard greens, and Swiss chard are chock-full of nutrients and iron. They also are packed with fiber, which will slow the digestion process and cause you to feel more satiated with fewer calories.
Need more keto-friendly veggie ideas? Check out our low-carb vegetable guide. Getting enough greens is crucial for your keto diet success.
Recommended Keto Recipes With Leafy Greens:
- Vegetarian Greek Collard Wraps
- Spinach, Herb & Feta Wrap
- Sausage and Kale Soup
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