Fat Burning Foods - More Common Than You Think!

We've all heard it before that fruits and veggies are your typical 'healthy foods', Right? Well I have three foods you are not going to believe will helps you start burning fat quicker than you imagined. These foods are what I call super healthy foods for the best weight loss and overall good health.

Avocados
 
The Avocado was once referred to as a "fatty food'. This is what I like to refer to as my first super food and I'm going to share it with you now. There are so many recipes you can make with avocados and they are fantastically healthy for young children. When my son was around 6 months old and begun eating his first foods I introduced avocado to his diet. I mashed it into his rice cereal with a little milk. Avocados make things creamier not to mention tastier.

The benefits of including avocado's into your diet include: fibre, antioxidants, healthy fats and they are a great source of vitamins and minerals.

I like to spread avocado over Vegemite on organic whole meal toast. Or you could try adding it to salads, sandwiches or cut slices on your morning eggs. Yumm! These tips will help your body burn fat faster.

Egg Yolks

Yes, you heard me right! Eggs are surprisingly the most nutrient dense food in terms of vitamins and minerals. It is important you do not discard the yolk in favour of the egg whites only. You may have heard that the yolk is high in cholesterol. In fact they are high in GOOD cholesterol and your body needs the nutrients, in proper proportion. The omega-3 content is high when you choose café free eggs from roaming hens.

There are a wide variety of recipes these days to help you mix it up. Of course there is the boiled egg, dipping egg, poached and much more. You can make any omelette a meal with a little creativity.
Grass-fed Beef

Ensure you select grass-fed rather than grain-fed beef. Grain-fed cattle are often in poor health and lower in vitamins than grass-fed cattle.

Grass-fed beef have lower omega-6 fats and have much higher levels of vitamins and minerals. Grass-fed beef also contain a healthy fat called Conjugated Linoleum Acid (CLA). This is a healthy fat which aids in building muscle and fat burning.

So now you have even more reason to buy beef and not feel guilty. Add some egg yolks and avocado for a great healthy fat meal you can enjoy!

What Is a "Super Food"?

Have you ever heard the term "super food" and wondered what that was? What makes a certain food "super"? Super foods contain multiple disease-fighting nutrients and fill you up so you can enjoy plenty of food without excess calories. You will find lists all over the Internet of the "Top Super Foods," but keep in mind that these lists by no means include all of the nutrition foods that should be part of a healthy diet.

The best super foods provide several different nutritional needs. Try to work some of these items into your everyday diet for the most benefit.

1. EGGS! Eggs are nutritious and can be used in many different ways. They are also economical and full of protein. Elizabeth Ward, MS, MD, and author of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to the New Food Pyramids, says that "Studies show if you eat eggs at breakfast, you may eat fewer calories during the day and lose weight without significantly affecting cholesterol levels." Eggs also contain 12 vitamins and minerals, including choline which is good for the brain.

2. NUTS! Many people judge nuts as not being a good option because of their high fat content. What many do not realize, is that the fat in most nuts is the heart-healthy kind of fat! They are also high in fiber and antioxidants. Nuts should be enjoyed in proper portions, such as 1 ounce. I prefer pistachio nuts because the shells make it take longer to eat, and I don't get carried away. J

3. BERRIES! Berries pack a lot of nutritional goodness in a small package. Berries are loaded with good-for-you antioxidants and phytonutrients, while being low in calories and high in water and fiber content. Berries can help control blood sugar levels and the fiber can help keep you full longer. Blueberries are the best berry because they have the highest levels of antioxidants and can be found almost anywhere.

4. SALMON! Salmon is packed full of omega-3 fatty acids. Study after study has shown that omega-3 fatty acids help protect heart health. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish like salmon two times per week. Salmon is low in calories and high in protein, a good source of iron and is low in saturated-fat. If salmon isn't your thing, you can substitute with tuna, or another kind of fish.

5. BROCCOLI! Broccoli has been linked to lower levels of breast cancer risk by fighting excess estrogen. This super food is high in Vitamin C and a great source of Vitamin A. Broccoli also helps you feel full on less than 30 calories per service and is full of fiber, folate, calcium, iron and potassium. Broccoli can be enjoyed cooked or raw, making it easy to add to your nutrition plan.

6. GREEK YOGURT! Greek yogurt is very thick and creamy, with a tangy taste. It is full of calcium and great for our bones. The fat-free variety of Greek Yogurt has twice and much protein as regular yogurt. Greek yogurt is also full of probiotics, which are cultures that can help ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Plain Greek Yogurt can also be a great substitute in recipes and replace items such as fatty sour cream and oil.

Now as I previously mentioned, this is BY NO MEANS a conclusive list of all the foods you need to have a good nutrition plan. The most important thing to remember for good health is to include all of these foods, along with a wide variety of other nutritious foods and regular exercise.

Soursop Fruit: Food for Life

Soursop fruits grow on flowering, evergreen trees native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, Africa and South America. The fruit is relatively large in comparison with its small, fast growing plant that reaches up to 10 meters tall. Scientifically known as Annona muricata, soursop fruit is also called by several other names that include graviola, guanabana, custard apple, brazilian paw paw and cherimoya. The heart-shaped fruit with its soft fleshy spines and a rough green skin is an effective cure against dangerous debilitating diseases. In most countries, people make use of the leaves, bark and roots of the tree for traditional remedies.

Soursop fruits have been stated as a medical panacea against variety of illnesses for long. The life-giving properties are due to the following contents.

• Vitamin C- A natural antioxidant, it helps in enhancing the immune system and slowing the ageing process.
• Phosphorus- This essential mineral aids in bone mass formation and prevents osteoporosis.
• Potassium- Highly beneficial in deterring hypertension.
• Rich in Fiber- Fibrous content in soursop is highly nutritional and delightful that helps in lowering cholesterol and maintains for bowel regularity.
• Iron- A natural source for supplementing our daily iron requirements and preventing anemia.
• Rich in vitamin contents B1, B2

Medicinal Aids- Soursop is a healthy and delicious fruit that is used medicinally for treating illnesses ranging from worms to stomach ailments and other lethal diseases.

• The seeds contain anti-emetic properties that can be used as a treatment against vomiting.
• Its fresh crushed leaves, when applied upon skin eruptions, promote quick healing.
• The leaf decoction is quite effective for bedbugs and head lice.
• The fruit juice, if taken orally can act as a remedy for hematuria, liver ailments and urethritis.
• The juice of the fruit when taken during fasting is believed to cause relief against leprosy and liver ailments.
• A decoction of leaves or young shoots is considered a remedy for fever, indigestion, dysentery, diarrhea, coughs, catarrh and gall bladder trouble.
• The mashed leaves are often used as poultice for alleviating rheumatism, eczema and some other skin diseases.
• The flowers of soursop plant are believed to assuage catarrh.

The prickly long green fruit is an effective cancer remedy that happens to kill malignant cancerous cells up to 10000 times more efficiently than the traditional chemotherapy drugs. Soursop fruit is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for both fungal and bacterial infections, is quite effective against worms and parasites, can lower high blood pressure and is often used for stress, depression and nervous disorders. The extracts of this miraculous fruit can effectively target and kill 12 types of cancer including breast, prostrate, pancreatic, lung and colon cancer.