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Posted on May 23rd 2007 8:05AM by Lauren Greschner
We all know that certain foods are better for us than others. We know that anything with lots of refined sugar, too much salt, heaps of trans fats -- and the list goes on and on -- should be avoided for the most part. We also know that items like fish and fruit are chock full of the stuff that's essential to keep our bodies strong and healthy.
But did you know that there are a number of foods that aren't just good for you but will help burn fat as well? Here is a list of the top 10 foods that aid in shedding fat, by doing everything from raising metabolism to helping maintain muscle mass.
I'd heard that there were certain foods that encourage your body to burn fat but I had no idea which ones were the magical helpers or how they worked. For example, there's a rumor going around in some circles that bananas are high in calories and should be avoided by those trying to lose weight. However, according to the top 10 list, the potassium in the tasty fruit helps boost metabolism. I had also read that soybeans are good for you but I had no idea why. Apparently it's because they contain lecithin, which helps prevent your cells from accumulating fat. There are plenty more tasty items on the list -- everything from pickled garlic to cinnamon -- so if you're trying to loose weight you might want to check it out.
