Although exercising plays a crucial part in keeping fit and healthy, it is also important to fuel your body with the right foods and nutrition in order to assist your weight loss and energise your workout routine.
Ollie Ollerton, ex-Special Forces soldier and founder of Battle Ready 360, a fitness, wellbeing and nutrition subscription programme, explains the importance of eating well to fuel your health and workout regime.
“Whether your workouts are low impact or they’re hardcore, your body will need certain foods to perform at its very best.
There are also a number of foods that can help aid weight loss safely, without the need to take diet pills or meal replacement drinks. This is the best way to achieve your goals with long-lasting results,” says Ollie.
Here are seven fat-burning foods to help aid weight loss and fuel your fitness routine:
- Eggs
Although many professionals are opposed to eating fats, there are several healthy fats that are incredibly good for you and can even help you lose weight.
Eggs are a great food for a whole plethora of reasons. Not only are they a source of protein, they can also jumpstart your metabolism and help to burn calories during digestion.
Helping to keep you fuller for longer, they also have added properties such as maintaining, building, and repairing muscle – making them the perfect post-gym snack.
Tip: Hard-boiled eggs are a great healthy snack.
- Green Tea
This healthy drink is loaded with antioxidants and is known for increasing your metabolism, burning fat and supporting overall weight loss.
Add a few cups to your daily routine and your body will reap the benefits and thank you for it later.
Tip: Have a cup before exercising for an energy boost and to help you burn even more calories!
- Leafy Greens
It’s true what parents say! You really should eat your greens.
Leafy greens like kale and spinach support bone health, help overall gut health, and boost digestive enzymes.
Reducing bloating, spinach adds fibre and other nutrients such as iron to your diet that your body thrives off, meaning you will perform better when working out. Spinach and kale also provide fat-burning capabilities.
Tip: If you’re not a fan of these greens or if you struggle to add these to your diet, toss them into a smoothie, curry, stew or even an omelette!
- Avocado
Another great healthy fat. The good fats in this fruit can quite simply help you burn other unhealthy fats in your body.
Perfect for salads, bagels and smoothies, avocado can be added to any meal. Filled with magnesium, avocado is great for aiding weight loss, keeping your blood sugar balanced and reducing belly fat.
Tip: Slice it or smash it! And add some spices for an extra kick.
- Berries
A key source of fibre and packed full of antioxidants, berries are quite literally a super fruit, making them a metabolism-boosting food.
Blueberries, raspberries, goji berries and blackberries all contain multiple vitamins and minerals, making them a great addition to your breakfast as well as being nutritious snacks.
Tip: Add to yoghurt, smoothies or porridge.
- Fatty Fish
Packed with all the good stuff, not only is fatty fish delicious, but it’s extremely good for you, too.
Salmon, cod, tuna, sardines and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids which are known for reducing inflammation and aiding the loss of body fat.
What’s more, fatty fish is full of high-quality protein, which is essential for everybody’s nutritional needs and even more so if you exercise on a regular basis.
Tip: Eat fatty fish at least twice a week to see the benefits.
- Chilli Peppers
One you may not consider all too often – chilli peppers. Containing powerful antioxidants to help reduce inflammation, chilli peppers can also help to achieve a healthy weight.
Helping you to burn more calories and in turn, lose body fat, chilli peppers also help you feel fuller for longer.
Tip: Add chilli peppers or spices such as cayenne pepper to your dishes several times a week.
Add these seven fat-busting foods to your diet to help weight loss and fuel your fitness routine.
When it comes to losing weight, there is no easy option. It takes time, dedication, hard work and a whole lot of willpower.
Introducing these foods to your diet will help increase your metabolism and burn extra calories, as well as provide a number of impressive health benefits.
Helping you to perform better in your workout routines, and aiding muscle recovery, these superfoods are the safest, sure-fire way to help you achieve your goals with lasting results.
So, why wait until Monday? Start now.