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How to Burn Fat - Foods That Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle

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By chasingthebull
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Every day, millions of people search the internet for the best way to burn fat. Some look for the easy way out, such as taking fat burners or other pills. Others realize that the most effective method to burn fat is a combination of daily exercise and eating a sensible diet.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Reduce Consumption of Simple Carbohydrates - Simple carbohydrates, or simple sugars, consist primarily of glucose, maltose and sucrose. This type of carb can actually cause you to retain your weight. Simple sugars can cause spikes in your insulin levels. Excess levels of insulin promotes fat storage. This is not an effective way to burn fat.

  2. Step 2

    Reduce Consumption of Saturated Fats - Everyone knows that they eat too much fat. Stop eating so much! Period!

    Ensure that you do consume enough Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). These fats come from foods such as fish, nuts and seeds.

  3. Step 3

    Consume More Lean Proteins - The best way to burn the fat feed the muscle is to consume more protein. A simple diet that is higher in protein will preserve muscle. Increased muscle density has been shown to burn fat more effectively.

Tips & Warnings
  • Drink More Water

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on 2/14/2009 Excellent advice. Too many people are looking for a 'quick-fix' 5*s!

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on 1/27/2009 Nice article. 5* and a recommend.

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