However, not all foods have the same thermic effect. Dietary fat has the lowest thermic effect. The most thermogenic food is lean protein from solid foods, especially the following:
-chicken breast
-turkey breast
-game meats (venison, elk, etc)
-bison, buffalo
-very lean red meat such as top round and lean sirloin (grass fed is especially nutritious)
-almost all types of fish
-shellfish and other seafood
-egg whites (whole eggs in moderation)
**Research has proven that the thermic effect of protein is the highest of all the macronutrients, requiring about 30% of the calories it contains, just for digestion and processing. An added bonus is that lean protein foods suppress your appetite!
How to put together a fat burning meal:
STEP 1: Select a green vegetable or fibrous vegetable such as asparagus, green beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, salad vegetables, etc., and then
STEP 2: Combine that with one of the lean proteins (previously mentioned above).
STEP 3: The lean protein and fibrous carb forms the foundation of your fat burning meal. From there, add natural starchy carbs or grains such as brown rice, oats, or sweet potatoes - in the amount your calorie needs dictate and to the degree your body can tolerate them (some people have a carb-intolerant body type). Fruit is also ok, but focus even more on the green and fibrous vegetables.
James F. Mitchell
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