Experts say there are two basic categories of foods that can be considered “keeping it off superfoods” because they fill your tummy without piling on the calories: fruits and vegetables. And the nutrient that gives fruits and vegetables that ‘staying power?’ Fiber. So, if fruits and vegetables are the “keeping-it-off superfood groups,” fiber may well be the “keeping-it-off super-nutrient.” Protein is another super-nutrient. It’s becoming more scientifically accepted that protein may help to curb appetite. Protein also offers staying power, and can slightly boost your metabolism in the process. But it’s imperative that you choose your proteins wisely, because like all other foods, if you’re eating more than your body needs, it’ll show up on the scale as a gain, instead of a loss. The following superfoods are smart, low-calorie choices...
Superfoods that Help Burn Fat & Weight Loss
Green Tea Antioxidant
Already lauded as a powerful health drink, green tea antioxidant also helps dieters shed fat. How? Well, before we answer that question, let us first delve a little bit into the history of green tea antioxidant. The History of Green Tea Antioxidant Green tea antioxidant was first used in ancient China. It is said that while the emperor’s servants were boiling water, some leaves of a nearby plant fell on it. The scent was so fragrant and the resulting tea was so delicious that the emperor readily wanted his tea to be made of this plant. That plant later came to be known in the scientific world as Camellia sinensis, the plant where black tea, oolong tea, and green tea antioxidants come from. Green Tea and its Antioxidant Effects Among all flavonoids, catechin is ranked high for its antioxidant effects and properties. Catechin is that substance found...