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If you’re trying to lose weight and are searching for the best foods to help you burn fat and calories, look no further than protein-rich ingredients. Protein provides long-term energy and is exactly what you need to create more muscle mass — and the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn.
Start your day off right, with the one protein you should have every morning to blast fat in the waist, back and thighs.
It’s notoriously difficult to burn belly fat and fat that accumulates in the back and thighs — but it’s not impossible.
One of the best ways to start your morning is by eating an egg or two, which provides an amazing amount of nutrients and very few calories (it’s also extremely versatile, which doesn’t hurt one bit).
One average egg contains 78 calories, 6 grams of protein, zero carbs, and 5 grams of fat. Eggs are also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals like vitamin B-12, selenium, vitamin D, lutein, and carotenoids.
Until recently, eggs were considered a risky food to eat because of their cholesterol content. But new studies are showing that eating eggs actually won’t raise your body’s bad cholesterol levels.
According to Healthline: studies have shown that eating eggs on a regular basis can increase “good” HDL cholesterol and lower blood sugar triglycerides, thanks to their high omega-3 fatty acid content.
Substituting carb-heavy breakfasts like bagels and pancakes with eggs, avocado, fruit, and whole grain toast is a simple, effective way to boost your metabolism.
Remember: no one food or drink can work miracles or substitute for a well-balanced diet. But if you’re trying to add more protein to your diet, eggs are very simply one of the best nutrient-dense ingredients you’ll find.
