There are natural and healthy ways to shed the pounds and most importantly BLOCK fat. By blocking fat, not only are you helping your body lose weight faster, but you're keeping it from absorbing the bad fats.
Of course our bodies STILL need good fats, but by avoiding not-so-good ones you will make significant progress in your weight loss journey.
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Usually when you hear of fat blockers you think of diet pills and other hoopla which promises to help you lose lots of weight in a week. Realistically that isn't healthy and you will keep the weight off longer if you lose it slowly.
The good thing is you DON'T need to take any magical pills to prevent fat absorption. In fact the secret can be found in your crisper and your local supermarket. Check out these natural fat blockers below!
Apples: Perfect for the fall, apples are known to block fat because they contain pectin. Pectin is a complex fiber that blocks fat and gets rid of bad cholesterol.
Oolong tea: The polyphenols found in Oolong tea helps block unwanted fat. It also boosts your metabolism for a couple of hours after having a cup.
White tea: an extract found in white teas has been shown to prevent new fat cells from developing and even helps burn off existing ones.
Soybeans: This bean contains lecithin which is known to help break down fat and prevent any fat deposits.
Apple cider vinegar: This special vinegar has acetic acid and pectin which can speed up your metabolism while blocking and burning excess fat.
Seaweed: The popular asian veggie contains alginate, a soluble fiber which is known to prevent fat absorption.
Cinnamon: The spice if added to a smoothie, coffee, or oatmeal can prevent your insulin levels to spike after you eat. This keeps your body from absorbing any extra fat and instead encourages your body to burn it.
Tomatoes: This fruit contains L-carnitine an amino acid that helps break down fat.
Flax seeds: These Omega-3 fatty acid filled little seeds are known to slow down digestion and allows your body to fight fat by keeping you fuller longer.
Almonds: The cell membranes in this nut have been found to latch onto fat which keeps it from being absorbed in the digestive tract. The nut also keeps your hunger at bay and keeps you from eating extra calories later in the day.
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