EAT YOUR WAY TO A LEAN BODY
Yes, the hours you spend in the gym are important: they're directly proportionate to the inches on your waist. But on their own, they're not enough to get you that washboard stomach. You also need to change your diet.
If you're worried about a life sentence of bland 'health' foods, panic not. We've picked out five foods that contain low calories and actually do your dirty (fat burning) work for you. You don’t have to skip meals to lose weight; you just have to eat right. Here is a list of ninja foods that will help your body inch its way to an ideal shape.
Honey:
The sweet stuff is widely known as an antioxidant, which detoxifies and energizes you. But the less known is that honey also mobilizes the extra fat deposits in the body. Eating two teaspoons of fructose rich honey before bedtime is the right dose to kick start your metabolism while you are sleeping.
Asparagus:
Asparagus belongs to the negative calorie food group. It also has high quantities of Folate and vitamin K, which ensure you have a healthy heart and a healthy body. If that's not enough to convince you about the benefits of asparagus, might we add that it’s also an aphrodisiac?
Olive oil:
When it comes to fat, there are three types: the good, the bad and the ones that will give you a heart attack. Olive oil is the good guy in the equation. With a high content of mono-unsaturated fat, olive oil is on your side - there's a reason the French and Italians swear by it.
Green tea:
Going green this year will do you more good that you might think. Having a cuppa or two or this brew will get you vitalized and ready to take on your cardio routine. A study conducted in Birmingham, UK showed that green tea increased fat oxidation by 17% and it's also believed to help reduce cholesterol. Grabbing a swig of green tea in the mornings will also help you maintain good oral hygiene.
Grape fruit:
Talk about bittersweet. The very same thing that gives grapefruit that bitter tinge, Naringin, helps you burn flab. You don’t have to follow the grapefruit diet, or survive only on grapefruit (please don’t), just remember to grab a bowl of grapefruit whenever you can and imagine the fat disappearing with every bite you take.
- Jason Menezes
