Fat Fighters For The Over 40 Crowd

Fat fighters for the over 40 crowd. 

Once we hit a certain age, we have to be very vigilant with what food we are consuming.  Long gone are the days where we could eat with abandon and not gain weight.  Fluctuating hormones, lack of physical activity due to aching joints, prescription medicines or a more sedentary lifestyle contribute to extra pounds over the years.

We all know the foods we should be avoiding, that's easy.  Limiting sugar, reducing bread, cookies, pastries, avoiding soda and sugar free soda's and juices, and the unhealthy fats like hydrogenated oils all contribute to weight gain and raises our risks of diseases as we age.  We also know we need to eat more fruits, vegetables and lean protein to keep a healthier weight and lower our risk of certain diseases.

But what are the SPECIFIC foods that are known fat fighters for the over 40 crowd?

Here are ten foods that you should be filling up your grocery cart with to help blast fat and keep a healthy metabolism.  For more weight loss tips and some testimonials check out Benewnation.

1. Melon.  Melons are a low-energy density food. These types of foods offer few calories within a large volume of food.  Simply put, this food makes you feel full fast!  A study found that foods with low energy densities and low fat can help with weight loss and lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
2. Non Fat Ricotta Cheese.  Ricotta is high in whey protein.  Whey protein is excellent for preserving muscle mass and building metabolism. It's also low in calories and filling.
3. Chili Powder.   Chili powder contains capsinoids.  They burn belly fat!  Give it a try in your smoothie!
4. Organic Bell Peppers.  I always recommend organic bell peppers to avoid the pesticides.  Bell peppers are on the dirty dozen list. Bell peppers contain twice your daily requirement for vitamin C which is a weight loss vitamin.
5. Salmon.  Salmon is loaded with protein, it's easy to digest and keeps you feeling full.  A small portion is all you need, 3 oz, to eat to get the benefits.
6. Edamame:  A fantastic healthy snack loaded with protein and good fats to keep you feeling full for hours.
7. Nuts: Choose nuts in their shells to slow down your intake.  Nuts are nutritious and filling and contain lots of fiber to help you slim down.
8. Romaine lettuce:  Fill up on leafy greens.  The volume will fill you up and the calorie count is small. A plus is the bone building vitamin k that is abundant in leafy greens.
9. Dark Chocolate chips:  These abolish cravings and trick your mind into thinking you are getting more, but you will be eating less!  A handful will do!
10. Grapefruit:  Research shows when volunteers ate a half grapefruit before a meal, volunteers shaved off an inch from their waist.  Not bad!

Include these foods daily and watch the numbers go down on the scale!

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