I would say most weight loss programs don’t address the hormones that trigger fat loss. Instead they’re more about cutting calories and portion control. As you age you need to start looking at the relationship between hormones and certain foods especially the fat burning foods.

So the top 5 foods that will help you burn fat are:

1. Eggs

Eggs are such a complete food. It has nearly every single nutrient your body needs. You could pretty much live on them. Eggs are at the top of the list because they contain hardly any carbohydrates so you won’t get an insulin spike which is a fat making hormone. They’re also a great protein food so they WILL stimulate fat burning.

2. Spirulina

Spirulina has 60% protein, thats more protein per weight than red meat. It has 94 trace minerals and elements. Because its so nutrient dense it triggers the fat burning process very well.

3. Coconut Oil

My favourite. Coconut oil is a proven fat burner, especially in the abdomen. It boosts metabolism and reduces cravings.

4. Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds actually have all 9 amino acids and it triggers the fat burning hormone called growth hormone. It stimulates the growth hormone because it has arginine. Growth hormone is anti-aging its the main fat burning hormone. It also contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids which help to restore a good metabolism.

5. Kale

Kale is probably the most nutrient dense food on the planet.  Kale has a lot of Vitamin A, calcium, magnesium and potassium which help to reduce cravings. I have it in a smoothie in the morning to help towards by 7 cups of veggies per day.

Try this for breakfast.

Kale Smoothie with Scrambled Eggs

3 stems of kale, storks and all

1 cup of frozen mixed berries

1 piece of pineapple, fresh or canned

1 Tbsp of flaxseeds

1 cup coconut water or filtered water

Blend for 3 minutes

4 eggs lightly scrambled with a pinch of Himalayan Rock salt

This one of my favourite low carb breakfasts. Packed with nutrients to set you up right for the day.

Enjoy!

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