Negative Calorie Foods Article

A short article from an expert on negative calorie and fat-burning foods...

Scientists have identified foods that actually stimulate metabolism, and, by consuming them, you have what is known as a negative calorie effect. In essence, these foods actually burn up more calories than they add to the body. For example, a piece of pie consisting of 350 calories may need about 100 calories of energy to be digested and broken down by the body. In this case, there will be 250 additional calories that will eventually be stored as body fat.

On the other hand, a stalk of celery may need the same number (100 energy calories) to be broken down and digested, resulting in a net loss of 95 energy calories that the body can use to get rid of excess body fat. New research focuses on how the body can actually use calories from certain foods to rid the body of excess fat and reduce weight, safely and effectively.

While there are many different foods and variations that can help you maintain normal weight levels, it is important to have some idea of the categories and the types of foods, which support the metabolic processes. Dr. George Redmon in his book, "Natural Born Fatburners" lists 100 fat burning foods. Some of the most popular of these negative calorie foods are corn, carrots, lettuce, broccoli, pineapple, celery, peas, cabbage, apples and grapefruit.

While the list above represents only a small portion of possible fat burning foods, you may want to start with ten to fifteen different types of foods. Slowly replace your current food combinations with these negative calorie foods. Additionally, by rotating the food combinations you can slowly shift your metabolic rate from "park" to "overdrive."

The most powerful course of action to ensure you will succeed without diet drugs is to change your habits, not to focus on dieting. Devise a plan of action - a simple plan that will keep you focused on increasing your metabolism. For example Dr. Redmon recommends that you:

1. don't skip meals (eliminate starvationtactics)

2. Balance your intake of fats, carbohydrates, and protein

3. Eat only healthy snacks based around negative calorie foods

4. Drink plenty of water (8 to 10 glasses daily)

5. Consume smaller meals (eat 5 to 6 times a day)

6. Engage in some exercise or aerobic activity daily

7. Get plenty of rest

8. Do not skip breakfast

9. Do not eat a full meal before bedtime

10. Love thyself – be positive – take charge.

- Dr. George Redmon
ND, PhD author of "Natural Born Fatburners"