10 Foods That Burn Calories

Sometimes, a sweaty gym session isn’t enough to reach your fat burning goals. Here are foods that work to burn calories after you consume them or help you feel fuller longer.

1. Cottage cheese

Cottage cheese – This food is particularly good to eat before bed. When you don’t get enough sleep at night, you’re more likely to overeat calories during the day. Cottage cheek is rich in casein, a slow releasing protein that also promotes sleep.

2. Peanut butter

Peanut butter – Although you need to watch the serving size, peanut butter contains many cholesterol lowering monounsaturated fats. It also contains phenylalanine, an amino acid that reduces appetite and leads to fat burning.

3. Garlic

Garlic – This flavor powerhouse doesn’t just make your dishes more vibrant – it fights fat due to allicin, the same compound that makes garlic smell and taste so pungent.

4. Olive oil

Olive oil – Yes, olive oil contains fat, but it’s healthy fat that decreases fat-storing inflammation levels. If you invest in extra virgin olive oil, you’re benefiting from oleocanthal, which reduces inflammation like Ibuprofen does.