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It is swimsuit time again. If eating could help you get rid of fat, would that be interesting to you? Well, with certain vitamin packed foods, it can. Dr. Oz recently aired a show on foods that you can add to your diet that will decrease fat absorption or increase its metabolism, getting rid of it so you don’t carry it with you! Here are 5 simple additions to your diet that will help flush out the fat.
CHIA SEED
Dolvett Quince, trainer from The Biggest Loser, shared a Chia seed cocktail that deceases fat absorption. You just add water, a splash of lemon juice, a couple of tablespoons of chia seed and agave to sweeten. Great for re-hydrating after excercise while incorporating high fiber, fat absorbing chia.
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Add these to salad and meat dishes. They are high in protein, zinc and all the things you need to flush, as well as MG for muscle health . Have one cup a few times each week for results.
DAIKON
Daikon is a member of the radish family that is high in fiber, vitamin C, phosphorus and potassium. It is common in Asian cuisine and speeds up the body’s metabolism of carbs and fat. Add it to salads, soups, and anywhere you would use traditional radishes.
QUINOA
Quinoa looks like a mix between couscous and rice and is a versitile food that can be added to endless dishes. It is high protein and vitamins, has a lower glycemic index that other whole grains, and has been proven to decrease appetite. This quinoa, chicken, tomato salad recipe is a great way to incorporate this into your diet.
2 cups chicken stock
2 tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup fresh mint
2 tbsp olive oil
2 celery ribs
3 garlic cloves
2 chicken breasts
WATERMELON
I saved my favorite for last. Eating watermelon is known to aid in weight loss help strengthen the immune system. This is good news if you love like we do in our house!
What are you doing to stay fit this summer?
