Au revoir avocado! The six new superfoods that promise to get rid of FAT - including coconut vinegar and wormwood tea

  • Nutritionist Frida Harju reveals the six new foods to include in your diet
  • Cinnamon raises metabolism whilst wormwood tea helps get rid of toxins
  • Drink a tablespoon of coconut vinegar to kick start your morning  

By Anucyia Victor for MailOnline

Published: 05:12 EST, 19 November 2015 | Updated: 03:47 EST, 20 November 2015

Fat-busting foods are not new with avocados, chillies and green leafy vegetables all hailed as saviours in the fight against flab.

But now there are six new super foods which promise to cut through fat faster, resulting in a leaner and more toned figure.

They include coconut vinegar, cinnamon. kelp, tumeric milk. pomegranate juice and wormwood tea. 

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Some of these new foods can blast fat faster, resulting in a leaner and more toned figure

Coconut vinegar (left) is very low in calories and carbohydrates and will help control blood sugar. Kelp (right) is a great source of iodine, which speeds up your metabolism

Frida Harju, in-jouse nutritionist at health and fitness app Lifesum, tells FEMAIL  why you should start to include these foods into your diet and how much is advisable.

COCONUT VINEGAR 

Coconut vinegar is very similar to other vinegars in its fermentation and used primarily in Southeast Asian cuisine. It is a great food, as it is very low in calories and carbohydrates, placing it very low on the glycemic index, which means it will not raise your blood sugar levels. 

It is also high in minerals, especially potassium, which helps you control your blood sugars and speeds up the metabolisaiton of sugar as a whole. 

The great thing about coconut vinegar is its taste, which has slightly less of a kick than other vinegars and can be used in day to day life. 

Mix it with a tablespoon of warm water and use it as a detox to kick-start your morning, or alternatively, add a dash to your salad dressing!

The anti-oxidants in pomegranate (left) encourage healthy digestion. Wormwood tea (right)  helps your body rid itself of toxins

CINNAMON 

This spice can help raise the speed of your metabolism. Cinnamon also helps prevent an increased storage of fat, which aids you in losing weight. 

Cinnamon can also lower blood sugar levels, high levels of which are closely linked to weight gain and obesity. 

You can have cinnamon as a hot drink, by adding it to your tea, or alternatively, you can sprinkle it on your morning cereal and even add it to various pastries.

KELP 

Kelp is a favourite with the Japanese, which they consume in large quantities. 

Kelp is very rich in minerals and vitamins, which is especially beneficial for speeding up your digestion. Kelp is also a great source of iodine, which speeds up your metabolism, which is perfect if you want to lose weight. 

As kelp is similar to seaweed, it can be added as an accompaniment to your dinner or lunch, or as a delicious sushi seasoning, if you make sushi yourself.

Turmeric (left) stimulates your gallbladder to produce bile acids which help break down food. Cinnamon (right) is a spice which helps prevent an increased storage of fat, aiding weight loss

TURMERIC MILK 

Turmeric stimulates your gallbladder to produce bile acids. Bile acids helps you break down food and digest fat, which is why turmeric can improve your digestion system and help you control your weight and help prevent bloating and gas. 

The best way is to just drink it as it is, however, make sure it is to your taste, as it can be quite spicy!

POMEGRANATE JUICE 

Pomegranates are rich in fibre, which makes you feel more full after you have eaten and will (hopefully) mean you consume fewer calories later. 

The anti-oxidants in pomegranates can also encourage healthy digestion and in turn help you control your body weight.

WORMWOOD TEA 

Wormwood is a good way to detoxify your body. It speeds up your metabolism and digestion, making your body rid itself of toxins much quicker. 

However, make sure that you drink it in moderation and for no longer than four weeks, as it can cause an adverse effect. 

 

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