Walnuts

Walnuts are a great fat-burning snack since they are low in carbohydrates but high in fat and protein. The sort of fat found in walnuts, however, is the key secret to their fat-burning abilities.

Walnuts are a good source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fats from plants. Omega-3 fatty acids account for 13.4 grams of the total 18.5 grams of fat per meal, or around 72 percent of the fat content. Omega-3 fats, according to research, can help your health in a variety of ways, including decreasing inflammation and promoting healthy weight loss. Intake of omega-3 fats, in particular, is linked to the decrease of visceral fat, also known as belly fat. Because abdominal fat is linked to metabolic diseases like heart disease and metabolic syndrome, getting enough omega-3s may do more than just help you lose weight.

In one ounce of walnuts (¼ cup), you will get:

• 185 calories
• 3.9 grams of carbohydrates
• 4.3 grams of protein
• 18.5 grams of fat
• 1.9 grams of fiber
• 2 net carbs