Losing weight for your wedding? Burn fat faster with these 8 surprising foods

Cheers to more Bloody Marys – tomato juice helps to decrease inflammation, which shrinks your fat cells. Researchers from the British Journal of Nutrition found that overweight women who drank 11oz of tomato juice for 20 days had a decrease in body inflammation. This slimming juice also increases adiponectin, a protein that breaks down body fat.

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This delicious rising food trend is definitely more than just a fad, it is rich in MCTs (medium-chained triglycerides) that is used up more often for energy, meaning it is less likely to be stored in your body as fat.

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Best eaten raw, oysters contain a rich amount of zinc that helps to decrease the appetite and prevent cravings.

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Pile up on these stalky greens as they’re a natural diuretic, aiding the body in getting rid of excess fat. At the same time, it can also remove toxins and other waste from our bodies.

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Never underestimate the power of these little seeds, they’re loaded with omega-3 fats, fibre, and protein. They also help increase your body’s metabolism and produce glucagon, a fat burning hormone. Soak them in water for about 15 minutes so that they swell up before adding to your oatmeal or yogurt. The larger the seeds are, the quicker the hormones are released in your stomach.

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The monounsaturated fat you get in this creamy fruit, ends up burning fat in itself. Plus it disables the body’s fat storage hormones while boosting metabolism. Win-win!

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Definitely the citrus fruit you should be picking up, grapefruit helps to activate fat burning hormones in our bodies and also keeps us feeling full for longer.

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When in doubt, cleanse your body with a few cups of kale. In these delicious leafy greens are detoxifying nutrients that will keep pesky cravings at bay!

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This article originally appeared on Shape Singapore.