Cruciferous vegetables are great aids in fat burning. They are low in calories, high in fiber, and contain cancer-fighting agents.

Some common cruciferous vegetables include: broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, radish, and turnip.

Some of these are also considered to be “negative calorie” foods – which means your body burns more calories digesting them than you absorb from eating them.

Power Fat Burning Food #20 – Water

Drinking plenty of water is a key component of weight loss, for a number of reasons.

First, if you don’t drink enough water, your body tends to retain what little water it does have so it can protect vital bodily functions.

Simply by drinking adequate water each day, your body easily releases any excess and you will notice that your hands, feet and belly are less bloated as a result.

Drinking plenty of water also helps reduce your appetite so you eat less, especially if you drink a glass of water before each meal.

Finally, all of your muscles and organs need water to function properly, including your liver which is the organ responsible for fat metabolism. When you’re dehydrated your liver cannot function as well, which means you burn less fat.

Experts say that drinking cold water is more effective for weight loss because your body has to work a little harder to absorb it so you end up burning more calories.

It’s not a substantial amount of calories though, so if you prefer water warm or at room temperature, go for it – the most important thing is to drink the water in the first place no matter the temperature.

For most people, 64 ounces of water daily is an adequate amount, but you will need to increase that if you are overweight, live in a hot, dry climate, or if you exercise at high intensity.

Power Fat Burning Food #21 – Cinnamon

Did you know that even a small amount of cinnamon can help your body metabolize sugar more efficiently – not to mention help stabilize your blood sugar levels?

This can help you burn more fat because the more sugar your body burns off, the less that gets stored as fat. Cinnamon also has thermogenic properties so it helps boost your metabolism, and it is also reported to help lower cholesterol when taken in small daily doses.

Not to mention it’s delicious and can be used in many different ways, including drinking it in tea, sprinkling it on vegetables and fruit, or even on toast – and yes, it too comes in capsule form.