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The best approach to shedding unwanted body fat is to eat everything in moderation (healthy foods, too!) and get a daily exercise sweat. Boost your already impressive efforts with these anti-inflammatory supplements.
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Tumeric
Tumeric is the herb best known as part of curry but it’s also high in antioxidants and is a natural anti-inflammatory, says Dr. Charles Passler, nutritionist and founder of Pure Change. “Tumeric blocks free radicals that inhibit your ability to convert calories into energy as well as healthy, fats that directly inhibit inflammation,” he says.
Omega-3 Fish Oil
Fat is an important part of your diet. In fact, the right kind can help you lose fat! Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish like salmon, but not everyone wants to dine on the fruits of the sea. An omega-3 fish oil supplement helps your body burn extra fat and reduces your appetite, says Dr. Luiza Petre, MD, director of the Medi-Weightloss Clinics. A clinical trial found that women who supplemented their diet and exercise routines with omega-3 fatty acids lost a greater amount of weight, whether or not they followed a restricted calorie diet.
Ginger
Ginger literally gets the body heated up and primed to burn fat. Supplementing with the fragrant root also helps stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent insulin spikes that trigger major food binging. A study printed in Metabolism reports that a post-meal hot drink with just 2 grams of ginger powder can reduce hunger for up to six hours.
Green Tea
Dr. Petre notes that green tea slows down fat absorption and regulates your insulin levels. Compounds in the tea called catechins inhibit body fat from accumulating by directing hormones to influence fat cells to break down fat. The result is you get to use the fat in your bloodstream for energy instead of it settling on your rear. Studies show that green tea can boost metabolism enough to see an almost 5% extra daily calorie burn.
