Fat-Burning Foods: 8 Fruits that Help You to Burn Your Fat

Medically reviewed by Darshita Thakkar, Nutrition Training and Quality Manager for PAN India

Once you start your weight loss journey, you tend to talk about it to various people and ask for their suggestions and opinions, which you think is in your best interest.

What we at Possible have to suggest here is that do not listen to anyone who says consuming fruits as part of your weight loss program is not effective.

There are actually various fruits that burn fat and yes, they do exist and in real [1] Do you want to really know why you are not able to lose weight?

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As a matter of fact, it is true that fruits contain natural sugars but they are any day better than your energy bars, diet chips, diet cookies which contain hoards of chemicals and preservatives and also artificial sweeteners that contain aspartame [2], which is extremely harmful in nature.

Table of Contents:

• Blueberries
• Coconut
• Avocados
• Tomatoes
• Apples and Pears
• Bananas
• Pomegranate
• Lemons

Here we go with a comprehensive list of fruits that burn fat right here in this article.

So remember fruits are your friends and not your enemy. Get to know your internal health. The first consultation on us.

1. Blueberries

Blueberries are extremely healthy and one of the fruits that burn fat.

They help the body combat body fat along with decreasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.

In one of the studies by University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center, scientists were able to reduce the belly fat of rats by 2% by feeding them blueberries every day.

Adding blueberries and yogurt to a bowl of cereals is certainly an interesting way to include this fat burning fruit in your diet.

Here are a few more interesting ways you incorporate blueberries into your diet [3].

2. Coconut

Coconut is yet another fruit that burns fat. It has a deep rich taste that provides a yummy flavour and texture to any dish it is added to.

Coconuts contain medium chain triglycerides (MCFA) that raise the metabolic rate of the liver up to 30 percent.

You can incorporate coconut into your diet in the form of coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut flour, coconut water or unsweetened shredded coconut.

Dried coconut is also very tasty and is commonly used worldwide. You can try these low-calorie recipes that use coconut [4]. 

3. Avocados

Along with offering a host of health benefits [5], avocados have fat present in them which signal your body to stop spiking blood sugar because the spike in blood sugar leads your body to store extra fat; and fat is better avoided!

Given that this fruit that burns fat already has fat in it, you should want to include it in just a single meal of your day, may be in the form of salad, or bread spread.

Here are some interesting ways to include avocado in your meals [6].

Next Read : Avocado Nutrition Facts And It’s 8 Benefits

4. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are yet another fruits that burn fat for they are packed with vitamin c and phytonutrients, known as a top fighter against fat.

Vitamin C enables our bodies to burn fat. The phytonutrient carotenoid is an antioxidant that helps in losing weight and cardiovascular health.

There are so many varieties of tomatoes available in the market.

So just go out and grab your pick! You could use tomatoes in your curries, soups, pasta, salsa, juice and what not!

5. Apples and Pears

Apple and pears are also on the list of fruits that burn fat in different and effective ways. Both the fruits are a powerhouse of fibers that enhance the metabolism of your body.

They are a healthy snack that keeps you full between the meals saving you from binge eating, the main culprit of weight gain.

Apples and pears are a source of pectin that restricts cells from absorbing fat.

The best way to consume apples and pears is to eat them raw and fresh, preserving the natural elements present in them. You could also have them in the form of a salad with a nice dressing.

6. Bananas

Bananas are great for people who wish to burn the stubborn belly fat. They are full of fibers that help us remain satiated making the body burn fat thus making it a fruit that burns fat.

Bananas contain fibers that cannot be digested and that helps in blocking the carbohydrates from getting absorbed in the body.

This enables the body to burn fat as energy instead of the carbs. Bananas are a rich source of potassium that helps you in building muscles, which also leads to burning of fat [9].

There are many interesting things you can make from this wonder fruit like shakes, smoothies, salads, crepes, etc.

7. Pomegranate

Pomegranate is another fruit that burns fat. This fruit is full of antioxidants called polyphenols that clear our blood of harmful toxins. According to a study by University of California, this antioxidant helps in boosting our metabolism.

You can consume pomegranate in its raw form, or make juice out of it or even make a nice shake out of it.

Here we have got an interesting recipe of Pomegranate-Pepper-Peanut-Salad, an extremely healthy and unique version of pomegranates [11].

You can even check out a few healthy recipes of pomegranate right here. 

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8. Lemons

It is quite a known fact that lemons are great detoxifying agents.

Also known to provide detoxifying properties to the human liver, it does a great favour to the human body as  a healthy liver goes a long way in maintaining proper digestive system and burning of fat in the body.

Lemons prevent the accumulation of fat in the body and are thus, a great agent for burning of fat.

It is a known fact that a glass of warm water with lemon and honey consumed first thing in the morning greatly helps in cutting down the fat content of the body.

Lemon Rice Recipe

 

Lemon Honey Water Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tsp honey
• 8 oz warm water
• Juice of half a lemon

Preparation

• Juice the lemon into the water.
• Stir in the honey.
• And now drink!

The purpose of this article was to bring to you various fruits that burn fat.

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