9 Foods (and 1 Drink!) That Literally Melt Fat

 Add these superfoods to your diet to boost metabolism, lower inflammation, and help your body become a healthier—and slimmer—fat-burning machine. By Hannah Hickok Feb 12, 2015 fat melting foods coconut oil GETTY IMAGES Add these superfoods to your diet to boost metabolism, lower inflammation, and help your body become a healthier—and slimmer—fat-burning machine. Plus, 25 tricks that boost your metabolism. fat melting foods coconut oil GETTY IMAGES 1 OF 9 COCONUT OIL According to health guru Dave Asprey, author of The Bulletproof Diet, fat is the most important macronutrient—as long as you're eating the right kind. That means ditching harmful saturated and trans fats (like red meat and hydrogenated oils), and adding a healthy dose of good fat, which allows your body to burn fat and digest food more efficiently. Don't let the higher-calorie content of coconut oil fool you. Try adding an organic, unrefined version to smoothies or cooking with it as a butter alternative, and aim to get 6 to 8 tablespoons of coconut oil a day. fat melting foods cauliflower GETTY IMAGES 2 OF 9 CAULIFLOWER Getting enough fiber in your diet is key to staying slim, because it's what promotes digestive health and keeps your bowel movements regular, says Eva Selhub, M.D., author of Your Health Destiny: How to Unlock Your Natural Ability to Overcome Illness, Feel Better, and Live Longer. Cauliflower is a fiber-packed, non-starchy veggie that's loaded with phytonutrients, antioxidants, and vitamin C, which has been linked to helping burn more fat during exercise. Try it raw in salads, or steamed and mashed with garlic for a healthier version of mashed potatoes.