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Good news for those looking to shed a few pounds: Experts have shared several types of foods people should eat more of to lose weight. According to the doctor, "these ingredients have been proven to increase calorie burning."
Food and drinks can affect a person's weight because they contain calories. Ideally, people should aim to consume a certain number of calories per day to stay healthy: 2500 per day for men and 2000 per day for women.
Cutting calories can help us lose weight, but so can consuming fat-burning foods and drinks.
For "safe" weight loss, a nutritionist shared a few foods that can really "help burn belly fat."
1. Spinach
This type of vegetable contains a long-chain sugar molecule called sulfoquinose (SQ), which can "help keep the stomach in good shape."
"According to research, SQ promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that prevent harmful bacteria from entering the gut and causing inflammation and belly fat," says the nutritionist.
2. Salmon
Eating salmon high in omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce inflammation and belly fat. This nutrient works by increasing levels of the hormone adiponectin, which supports metabolism and burns fat.
3. Eggs
"Eggs are rich in protein, so they'll keep you feeling full longer, which means you're less likely to snack between meals."
One large egg contains about 78 calories and 6 g of protein.
4. Avocado
This fruit is rich in monounsaturated fats, which can help "reduce appetite and prevent belly fat."
5. Black beans
Gut bacteria multiply on the soluble fiber contained in black beans, turning it into butyrate. Studies conducted on mice have shown that this chemical increases calorie burning.
6. Sweet potatoes
These types of potatoes contain plant-based antioxidants called carotenoids that stabilize blood sugar levels. In turn, according to nutritionists, this can "prevent calories from turning into belly fat."
7. Porridge
Oats in porridge contain soluble fiber called beta-glucans, which form a gel in the small intestine.
"This gel helps lower blood cholesterol levels, supports the immune system, allows you to feel full longer and regulates blood glucose levels."
