Don’t believe the hype! Not all carbohydrates are bad for you, especially if you’re trying to lose weight and burn fat. Yes, some carbs, especially the ones that contain sugar or are white flour based and processed are not good for you to eat in any capacity, as they negatively affect your health, not just your waistline. But on the other hand, there are very healthy carbs that you should be eating that will not only improve your health, but also enable you to burn fat and lose weight. So what are these special carbs?
Nutritionists recommend eating more soluble fiber to burn fat, lose weight and stay healthy. This type of fiber dissolves in your body and creates a gel-like substance that helps to slow digestion, to keep you feeling full longer. Over time, when you continue to eat this particular carbohydrate, your body starts to naturally burn fat, especially in your mid-section.
Examples of soluble fiber foods include beans, like chickpeas; which is considered one of the healthiest foods on the planet, barley, oat bran, lentils, in addition to some fruits like apples and strawberries and vegetables such as brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and cauliflower.
Yes, burning fat and losing weight requires a number of components such as consistent mindful eating, food planning, exercise, solid sleep and stress management, but including soluble fiber within your diet, will enable you to look and feel healthier for life.
