The nutritionist named four foods that help burn fat

Some foods are not just good for your diet, but also help speed up fat burning, said nutritionist Vasilisa Ponomareva.

There is a certain type of food that contains a long-chain sugar molecule called sulfoquinovose (SQ), she said. This molecule affects the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria, which prevent harmful bacteria from entering the intestines and causing inflammation, and also reduces the likelihood of fat accumulation, says the nutritionist.

These vegetables include avocados, black beans, plums and sweet potatoes. Thus, avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, has low calorie content, but gives a feeling of fullness for a long time. Black beans contain fiber in which intestinal bacteria multiply, turning it into butyrate, a substance that helps build muscle mass. Studies conducted on mice have shown that this chemical increases calorie burning.

Sweet potatoes or sweet potatoes contain plant-based antioxidants called carotenoids. They affect blood sugar levels. According to the nutritionist, this can prevent calories from being converted into belly fat, writes the portal kubnews.ru.

Plums contain phenolic compounds that fight fat. They contain pectin, a gelatin-like fiber that has been shown in animal studies to reduce liver fat and block the absorption of fat cells, the specialist said.