Want to shed weight? Then try these four fruits don’t toss that peel–it may help you burn fat. When scientists added ursolic acid (found in apple skin) to the high-fat diets of mice, the mice gained less weight. “Ursolic acid ups muscle and brown fat, which boosts calorie burning,” says lead researcher Christopher Adams, MD. Other likely slimmers: Bergamot oranges: Studies show that compounds in the fruit may decrease cholesterol and help with weight loss. Blueberries: This superfruit may reduce belly fat by affecting fat-burning and storage genes, says a recent study. Pears: They’re high in flavonoids and catechins, antioxidants that help women ward off weight gain.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 12:59:36 +0000
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