Weight Loss Tip #60: Eat healthy fats like nuts, dry fruits to burn calories

The right kind of fat can help you lose weight. While too much of saturated fats found in highly processed meat and trans fat in cakes and cookies can make you gain weight, some amount of monounsaturated fats can be healthy. Monounsaturated fatty acids found in avocados, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, sesame seeds and olive oil can help you burn fat. Nuts can be very effective for reducing belly fat but make sure that you consume them in moderation. Besides these, monounsaturated fats have numerous health benefits and can help reduce bad cholesterol and prevent obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

Consumption of fats is necessary  for our body to gain energy. When we don’t have enough fat, our metabolic rate slows down which in turn slows down the rate at which calories are burnt. Consuming unsaturated fats can boost your metabolic health.

Moreover, unsaturated fats promote weight loss by helping you feel fuller for a longer time. A handful of healthy fats like nuts or peanut butter can prevent you from raiding your refrigerator after your meals. However,  always watch your portion size while consuming  healthy fats as excessive consumption can negate the effects of weight loss.

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