These 10 fat-burning foods are also delicious!

If you really are what you eat, then incorporating this list of foods into your diet will help your body become a lean fat-burning machine. You will still have to get those workouts in, of course, but a diet rich in these 10 fat-burning foods can help your body burn fat, and build muscle, while you sleep.

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The probiotics in Greek yogourt help to maintain healthy gut bacteria which speed up metabolism and weight loss.
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Salmon has plenty of protein (about 29 grams per serving). When you couple that with omega-3 fatty acids, you’ll get the beneficial fat-burning benefits plus an effective inflammation fighter.
How to eat it: Pan-fried salmon on a bed of baby spinach

Fermented food like pickles, kimchi, or kefir helps the digestive system work more efficiently, pulling more nutrients out of the foods consumed and creating the feeling of being full longer.
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Research has proven that sipping on green tea can boost the body’s fat-burning power. Get your fill from a fresh-brewed cup, rather than supplements for best results.
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Full of healthy fats (the monounsaturated kind) EVOO helps to keep you from craving snacks. Use it for dressings, dips and all types of cooking, except for frying due to its low smoke point.
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Spinach, kale, Swiss chard, and collard greens are just a few examples of dark, leafy greens that are high in fibre to fill you up, and iron to give your workouts an extra boost.
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Use cinnamon to add a hint of sweetness to recipes without adding sugar, and reap the benefits of more stable blood sugar and less accumulation of belly fat.
How to eat it: Fig, apple, and cinnamon compote

As a great source of protein and healthy fats, eggs help you feel full and energized, which allows your body to maintain muscle mass while burning fat.
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Since muscle burns more calories than fat, lean into whey protein’s muscle-building properties to help slim down.
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It’s what makes them hot, which also boosts the fat burn. Capsaicin is the compound in chili peppers that creates the spice, and research shows it also revs up your metabolism.
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