Foods That Burn More Calories Than They Contain

The page argues that some foods can make the body spend more energy on digestion than the calories they provide. It divides them into catabolic foods, foods that take more calories to digest, negative calorie foods, and thermogenic foods, and links them to weight loss and reduced fat storage.

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• Catabolic foods are described as foods that require the body to burn more calories to digest them than they provide.
• The page lists fruits, vegetables, and meat sources as examples of foods in this group.
• Foods that take more calories to digest are said to stay longer in the stomach because of their bulk and fibrousness, which can increase the feeling of fullness.
• Negative calorie foods are presented as foods with high water and fiber content, and cold water is said to require more calories to digest than room-temperature or warm water.
• Thermogenic foods are described as foods that raise body temperature and speed up metabolism, helping break down food compounds faster.
• The page says the thermic effect is the increase in energy expenditure that comes from processing food.
• It adds that fiber, water, vitamin C, protein, and calcium are useful in weight loss diets.
• Dairy calcium from yogurt, milk, and cheese is said to help increase fat breakdown, especially around abdominal fat.
• Protein-rich foods are said to require more calories to digest than fat.
• Vitamin C is said to stimulate carnitine amino acid and help the body burn and expel fat.
• The page says constipation can contribute to weight gain and that fiber helps regular bowel movement.
• It recommends including these foods in daily meals, not skipping meals, and eating frequent small meals.