Delicious and healthy: 10 meals that help burn fat

Want to feel a little more toned? Forget strict diets or complicated routines. There are plenty of delicious dishes you can eat that are healthy and can even help burn fat. Like the 10 meals below.

If you want to burn fat and eat meals that support that goal, what should you pay attention to? There are actually 3 components: enough protein, fiber and healthy fats. Studies show that consuming these nutrients can support weight loss or help prevent weight gain. They also promote satiety and contribute to healthy digestion. Sounds good! So what can you eat?

1. Healthier grilled Caesar salad

When someone mentions a Caesar salad, you probably immediately picture that deliciously creamy, fatty, salty dressing. If you make it quickly and easily, you’ll probably reach for a jar of mayonnaise. Not very healthy, then. But if you make it yourself with olive oil, mustard, egg yolks and anchovies, it really isn’t that bad for you. Especially if you leave out the Worcestershire sauce (as this recipe does). The olive oil and anchovies contain healthy fats: great for fat burning. Just like the amount of protein in the salad. The grilled chicken and eggs take care of that. The key here is that you simply have to make the salad yourself. That way, you’re in control of the healthy ingredients. Ordering Caesar salad in a restaurant is not a good idea anyway, because it’s just painfully bad.

2. Pan-fried chicken with tomato and capers

Pan-fried chicken is a delicious protein bomb. And by now you know: that’s what you want when you’re trying to burn fat. Prepare tender, juicy chicken breast with this trick. Want to turn it into a truly delicious, complete meal? Fry the chicken with cherry tomatoes, capers, an onion, olives and pine nuts. That gives you a kind of Greek-Italian chickie.

3. Healthy chicken tikka masala

Chicken tikka masala is a delicious, spicy Indian curry with chicken. Creamy, too. Make chicken tikka masala healthier by replacing the cream with Greek yogurt. That also gives your dish a protein boost. Eat your chicken tikka masala with brown rice or naan bread and you’ll get plenty of fiber as well. Tip: mainly use herbs and spices and avoid salt. That keeps it as healthy as possible. This chicken tikka masala dish from Eat This is top-notch!

4. High-protein pancakes

Adding extra protein to your diet is totally unnecessary with a normal, healthy lifestyle. You already get enough protein. So feel free to leave those tubs of protein powder on the supermarket shelf. What you can eat, especially if you’re vegetarian or vegan and therefore have to make a little more effort to get enough protein, is chickpea pancakes. Absolutely delicious and a good, natural source of protein. Even better if you also want to burn fat!

5. Shrimp

Shrimp contain an ocean of protein. Plus, they keep you feeling full for a nice long time. That means you won’t reach for a bag of chips or a chocolate bar in no time after dinner. Ideal if you want to burn fat. Want to prepare shrimp? Add them to rice or whole-wheat pasta. That also turns them into a fiber bomb (in support of fat burning). Oh, and don’t make these mistakes when preparing your shrimp. It would be a shame.

6. Minestrone soup with pesto

Minestrone is a hearty Italian soup packed with vegetables and pasta. Fill it with whole-wheat pasta and the soup is extremely rich in fiber (thanks to the vegetables, too). It’s filling, and it’s very easy to make large portions for the rest of the week. Ideal, right? Make your minestrone extra delicious with homemade pesto. Tip: use light, lower-fat Pecorino cheese.

7. Oatmeal with banana and peanut butter

A wonderfully delicious way to start your day: oatmeal. Especially when you make it overnight. The night before, that is. This allows the flavors to soak in, so the next day you can simply grab a spoon and dig in. Healthy, delicious and easy, but also good for fat burning. Especially if you make your oatmeal with banana and peanut butter, you’re eating a bowl full of fiber and healthy fats. Do try to resist the temptation to add sugar. Overnight oats with white chocolate are best avoided for now…

8. Black bean omelet

Black beans + eggs = an amount of protein and fiber that’s seriously impressive. And by now you know… That’s what you want when your goal is fat burning. You can easily eat a black bean omelet for breakfast. Great when you’re tired of sweet oatmeal and want something savory instead. Is a omelet with black beans the only thing you eat? Absolutely not! Finish it with avocado (extra protein and healthy fats!), tomato and feta. A Mexican fiesta on your plate.

9. Vegetable soup with quinoa

A kind of minestrone, but not quite. Make your favorite vegetable soup (without salt or extra additions) and add quinoa. This makes the soup filling and packed with fiber and protein. Create even more protein by turning it into a chicken and vegetable soup.

10. Greek salad with chicken

So simple, really, but so delicious: Greek salad with chicken. Make it with cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, feta and herbs. Grill the chicken and cut it into pieces before adding it. Want to make the salad even richer in protein and fiber? Add beans and avocado, too. This is truly the kind of dish you could eat every day. Especially if you’re looking for something that helps with fat burning.

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• 15 of the best vegetables and fruits for weight loss

Source: Eat This