Main Dishes with Fat-Burning Ingredients (Cont'd)

Here's a collection of recipes for healthy main dishes featuring fat-burning ingredients! Note that this is the second recipe page focused on fat-burning main dishes. You can view the first page by clicking here.

Broccoli Salad with Apples and Cranberries

This low-calorie, low-fat salad combines ingredients that are brimming with fat loss nutrients such as fiber, B complex vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, zinc, iodine, and chromium. It also contains a slew of antioxidant nutrients, including beta-carotene, quercetin, vitamin E, and selenium, which promote overall health.

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Romaine and Smoked Salmon Salad

Lettuce is a low calorie food that makes an ideal basis fat-burning salads. But it doesn't necessarily have to be iceberg lettuce! This salad, for instance, uses romaine lettuce to create a wonderful dish that is full of nutrients that shed off extra pounds. Romaine is supercharged with vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin K, folate, and manganese. It is also one of the best dietary sources of chromium which can help maintain lean body mass and aid in weight loss. Also the raw carrots, radishes, and cucumber in this salad aid in weight loss as they are low in calories while being high in fiber and water. The salmon adds valuable protein which is needed to repair damaged muscles.

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Shrimp and Eggs on Romaine Lettuce

Eggs and shrimp are among the best natural sources of high quality protein which is crucial for weight management. But the protein in this salad is hardly its only fat loss promoting component: Eggs and shrimp are among the best natural sources of high quality protein which is crucial for weight management. But the protein in this salad is hardly its only fat loss promoting component: chili mayonnaise dressing is packed with capsaicin, a natural compound that is famous for its ability to increase the body's heat production (thermogenesis), thereby increasing the rate at which the body burns carbohydrates and fats.

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Nourishing Nettle Soup

Extremely low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals, nettle is a great plant for anyone determined to lose stubborn body fat. Be aware, however, that nettle has strong diuretic properties, and therefore some of the lost pounds will in fact be water. Also yoghurt—which is used to garnish this intriguing jade green soup—helps boost the body's fat-burning powers and promote weight loss.

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Chicken Soup with Rice and Green Peas

Chicken and green peas pack a protein punch but have a very low glycemic index rating, making this savory soup ideal for anyone trying to shed off extra pounds. Chicken is also a good source of B vitamins, such as vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, which are important for successful weight loss.

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Chicken and Apple Salad

This recipe pairs chicken with crunchy apples and sweet grapes to create a culinary hit that everyone will like. But the benefits of this salad are not limited to culinary sensations; it can also be a great fat loss aid. Chicken delivers plenty of high quality protein but is low in carbohydrates, while apples contain pectin, a type of dietary fiber that limits the amount of fat our cells absorb. Pectin is also known to make you feel fuller and for a longer time, so you will eat less during the day.

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Lentil Chili Soup

This spicy soup can be a great fat loss aid! It is rich in capsaicin, the ingredient that gives chili its pungent flavor. Capsaicin is famous for its ability to increase the rate at which the body burns energy, making it an excellent weight loss aid. In addition, this soup is rich in protein and fiber which help keep your blood sugar levels on an even keel.

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Barley Soup with Carrots and Parsley

Barley is a superhero grain for anyone who wants to lose body fat. Not only is barley low in calories, it also has the lowest Glycemic Index (GI) rating of all common grains. Low glycemic foods help keep the levels of fat-storing hormones low and reduce sugar cravings. Also the low-calorie yoghurt and the fiber-rich carrots in this soup add to the fat-burning capability of this healthy soup.

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Barley Soup with Beans and Basil

While low in fat, both barley and beans are packed with fiber, which makes this soup a great fat loss aid. Furthermore, recent research suggests that a certain enzyme present in white kidney beans can inhibit the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestines. This is of course great news for those who tend to gain body fat when consuming lots of carbohydrates.

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Chicken and Barley Soup

Barley is superhero grain for anyone wanting to get a leaner figure. Not only is it low in calories, it also has the lowest Glycemic Index (GI) rating of all common grains. The protein-rich chicken in this soup further lowers the glycemic load of this excellent fat loss soup.

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Broccoli and Barley Soup

Both barley and broccoli, the two key ingredients in this soup, have a low Glycemic Index rating, which helps keep the levels of fat-storing hormones low and reduce sugar cravings. In addition, broccoli delivers plenty of vitamin C and calcium, both of which promote weight loss.

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Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pine Nuts

Skinless chicken breast packs a protein punch but has a very low fat and carbohydrate content, making it an excellent food if you are trying to lose excess body fat. Chicken is also a good source of B vitamins, such as vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, which are important for successful fat loss. Besides chicken, this salad contains many other ingredients that are great for those who are longing for a leaner figure. Romaine lettuce is one of the best sources of chromium, a mineral that has been shown to increase and maintain lean body mass and to aid in fat loss when combined with exercise. Red wine vinegar, on the other hand, may help slow the passage of food from the stomach into the small intestine, thereby making you feel full longer. Also pine nuts have been shown to incrase the feeling of fullness and suppress appetite.

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For more recipes that can help you lose excess body fat, go to the main recipe directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Fat Loss.

You may also be interested in exploring our pages dedicated to providing more general diet tips on how to reduce body fat. Be also sure to check out the list of the best fat loss foods.