Fat Burning Foods To Lose Your Wedding Weight

We all crave certain foods but when you are trying to lose weight for your wedding some foods are good to enjoy and others are not. There are foods that you can eat all day and don’t gain an ounce. There are other foods that just the smell of them will add on pounds -just kidding but it feels that way sometimes. One bite of a burger or an order of fries can cost you dearly in the long run. I made list of foods that you can enjoy with out feeling guilty.

Fruits

Apples:

• Apples fight all different types of cancer within the body.
• Apples have fiber in them that helps keep your system moving.
• Apples are crammed with vitamins and mineral and are perfect for a snack. Apples can give you the energy you want with out the fat or salt content.

Bananas:

• Bananas have potassium which are great for the body. The average banana contains a massive 467 mg of potassium and only 1 mg of sodium.
• Bananas will help you tremendously with your weight loss. Having a banana a day may help to prevent high blood pressure and protect against atherosclerosis
• Bananas are also known for lower risk of kidney cancer and leukemia.

Blackberries:

• Blackberries build bone density.
• Suppress appetite.
• Enhance fat burning.

Blueberries:

• Restore antioxidant levels.
• Reverse age-related brain decline.
• Prevent urinary tract infection.

Cantaloupe:

• Bolsters immunity.
• Protects skin against sunburn and reduces inflammation. This is great if you plan on getting a tan from your honeymoon.
• Great in dietary fiber like Niacin, Vitamin B6 and Folate, and a very good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Potassium.

Cherries:

• Alleviate arthritic pain and gout.
• Cherries also lower “bad” cholesterol reduces inflammation.
• The compounds in cherries can help with diabetes and reduce complication with the disease

Cranberries:

• Alleviate prostate pain.
• Fight lung, colon and leukemia cancer cells.
• Prevent urinary tract infection.

Kiwi:

• Combats wrinkles.
• Lowers blood clot risk and reduces blood lipids.
• Counters constipation.

Mango:

• Supports immunity.
• Lowers “bad” cholesterol.
• Regulates homocysteine to protect arteries.

Orange :

• Reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol.
• Lowers risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, breast and stomach, and childhood leukemia.
• Pectin suppresses appetite.

Papaya:

• Enzymes aid digestion.
• Reduces risk of lung cancer.
• Enhances fat burning.

Peaches:

• This food is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Niacin and Potassium, and a very good source of Vitamin C.
• Peaches help make the skin healthy and also add color to the complexion-which is a extra bonus for your wedding day.
• Peaches comprise of more than 80 percent water and are a good source of dietary fiber, making them good for those trying to lose weight.

 

Pineapple:

• Speeds post-surgery
• Promotes joint health.
• Reduces asthma inflammation. Tropical fruits often have disease-fighting properties to them. Pineapple contains bromelain, which is an enzyme that breaks down protein. Many toxin-flushing fasts use pineapple as one of the ways to rid the body of toxins, which helps with weight loss.

Plums & Prunes:

• Counter constipation.
• Antioxidants defend against DNA damage.
• Protects against post-menopausal bone loss.

Pomegranate:

• Enhances sunscreen protection
• Lowers “bad” cholesterol -Studies have shown that pomegranate helps prevent hardening of the arteries
• Fights prostate cancer because they are rich in potassium and have respectable amount of Vitamin C in them. They are low in calories which also make them great for anyone trying to lose weight.

Pumpkin:

• Protects joints against polyarthritis.
• Lowers lung and prostate cancer risk.
• Reduces inflammation.

Raspberries:

• Inhibit growth of oral, breast, colon and prostate cancers.
• Antioxidant DNA defense.
• Lower “bad” cholesterol levels- and are great little snacks to eat as you go through the wedding planning.

Strawberries:

• Protect against Alzheimer’s.
• Reduce “bad” cholesterol.
• Suppress growth of colon, prostate and oral cancer.

Tangerines:

• Protection against Cardiovascular Disease
• Owing to the multitude of vitamin C’s health benefits,
• Good source of fiber, and a good source of B vitamins (including vitamins B1, B2, and B6, folic acid, and pantothenic acid), carotenes, pectin, potassium, and folic acid.

Tomato:

• Reduces inflammation.
• Lowers risk of developing esophageal, stomach, colorectal, lung and pancreatic cancer. Reduces cardiovascular disease risk.
• They have more vitamins than most vegetables and include large amounts of lycopene, believed to fight cancer. Tomatoes are very low in calories given their watery content, which makes them a great for helping burn fat.

Watermelon:

• Supports male fertility.
• Reduces risk of several cancers: prostate, ovarian, cervical, oral and pharyngeal.
• Protects skin against sunburn.

Limes:

• Limes are high in potassium. -Limes are very effective in removal of the toxic substances and the precipitates deposited in kidneys, urinary bladder and its disinfectant properties help cure infections in the urinary system. It also stops prostrate growth
• Drink a glass of warm water full with lime juice. Iit is an wonderful weight reducer as well as a brilliant refresher and anti oxidant drink. The citric acid present in lime is an excellent fat burner.
• · In addition to vitamin-C, lime contains special compounds called Flavonoids (Limonoids such as Limonin Glucoside) which have anti oxidant, anti carcinogenic, anti biotic and detoxifying properties which help healing of peptic and oral ulcers.

 

 

Vegetables

Artichoke:

• Helps blood clotting.
• Antioxidant Superfood.
• Lowers “bad” cholesterol. One of the most under-used vegetables, the artichoke also is one of the most flavorful and nutritious. A medium artichoke gives you more than four grams of protein and six grams of fiber.

Arugula:

• Lowers birth defect risk.
• Reduces fracture risk.
• Protects eye health.

Asparagus:

• Nourishes good gut bacteria.
• Protects against birth defects.
• Promotes heart health.

Avocado:

• Limits liver damage. – Avocados, due to their mono and polyunsaturated fat content, are a healthy substitution for foods rich in saturated fat.
• Reduces oral cancer risk. – Avocados contain 81 micrograms of the carotenoid lutein, which some studies suggest may help maintain healthy eyes. One-fifth of a medium avocado (1 oz) has 50 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals making it a good nutrient choice
• Lowers cholesterol levels.- Avocados contain 76 milligrams beta-sitosterol in a 3-oz serving of avocado. Beta-sitosterol is a natural plant sterol which may help maintain healthy cholesterol levels

Broccoli:

• Reduces diabetic damage.
• Protects the brain in event of injury.
• Lowers risk of prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric and breast cancer.- – This food is very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Selenium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese.

Butternut Squash:

• Supports night vision.
• Combats wrinkles.
• Promotes heart health.

Chard:

• Chard has high levels of magnesium, calcium, vitamin K, iron, potassium, vitamin A, folate, zinc, copper, vitamin C, dietary fiber, and vitamin E. In addition to brightening up your day, a delicious serving of chard can improve your health.
• Effective in preventing digestive tract cancers.
• Swiss chard provides 14.7% of the daily value for fiber

Carrot:

• Antioxidants defend DNA.
• Fights cataracts.
• Protects against some cancers.

Cauliflower:

• Stimulates detoxification.
• Suppresses breast cancer cell growth.
• Defends against prostate cancer.

Mushrooms:

• Promote natural detoxification.
• Reduce the risk of colon and prostate cancer.
• Lower blood pressure. -Mushrooms contain large amounts of potassium and vitamin B, which help reduce the water-retention of your cells, a great tool in the weight loss battle.

Green Cabbage:

• Promotes healthy blood clotting.
• Reduces risk of prostate, colon, breast and ovarian cancers.
• Activates the body’s natural detoxification systems.

Kale:

• Increases bone density
• Fights harmful estrogens that can feed cancer. – Kale naturally produces phytochemicals sulforaphane and indoles which research suggests may protect against cancer.
• Protects eyes against sun damage and cataracts. – Kale is rich and plentiful in calcium, lutein, iron, and Vitamins A, C, and K. Kale also has seven times the beta-carotene of broccoli and ten times more lutein.

Red Bell Pepper:

• Reduces risk of lung, prostate, ovarian and cervical cancer.
• Protects against sunburn and promotes heart health.
• Peppers are excellent sources of vitamin C and vitamin A (with concentration of carotenoids such as beta-carotene), two very powerful antioxidants.

Spinach:

• Helps maintain mental sharpness.
• Spinach reduces the risk of cancers of the liver, ovaries, colon and prostate.
• Spinach is very rich nutrients.- Spinach is also rich in vitamin C, fiber and carotenoids. Add its lutein and bioflavanoids and spinach is a nutritional powerhouse.

Sweet Potato:

• Reduces stroke risk.
• Lowers cancer risk.
• Protect against blindness.

There are so many others like beets, green beans and coconuts just to name a few. You have a wide variety of options.  Find the fruits and vegetables that you like and start planning your meals.  Losing weight is great if you go about it the healthy way. Not only will you reach your weight loss goals for your wedding but you will heal you body from the inside out.