What Vegetables Burn Fat?

Fat burning vegetables are high in fiber, low in calories and fat. Some vegetables burn fat because of the negative calorie effect (they require more calories to digest than they contain), others work by stimulating a thermogenic effect which is similar to the negative calorie effect as they cause an increase in the metabolic rate based upon the amount of heat generated during the process of digestion (see link in Resources)

Cruciferous Vegetables

• Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower are fat-burning cruciferous vegetables that are high in fiber and have a low caloric content.

Gourds

• Cucumber and squash are among the gourds that can also be included as fat-burning vegetables in a weight loss regimen because of their low caloric value and high fiber content.

Green Leafy Vegetables

• Green leafy vegetables like kale, lettuce and spinach are low in fat and calories and add bulk to the diet through their high fiber content which give a feeling of fullness.

Nightshade Vegetables

• The fat-burning abilities of nightshade vegetables such as eggplant, peppers and tomatoes comes from their high fiber and low caloric content while hot peppers offer fat burning through their thermogenic effect (see link in Resources).

Root Vegetables

• Beets, carrots, celery, onions, radishes and turnips are root vegetables with a high water content that aids in flushing out fats, a high fiber content and low caloric value. Onions and radishes have the additional benefit of a thermogenic effect (see link in Resources).