burn fat

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: to cause one's body to use the fat it has stored
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Fasting also triggers a metabolic switch, prompting the body to burn fat and glucose stored in adipose tissue. Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025 Fizzy bubbles may boost a feeling of fullness, and water itself helps the body burn fat by boosting metabolism — in fact, water is a critical part of lipolysis, which is how the body turns stored fat into energy. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025 In other words, elderberry juice appears to be a major ally in helping to burn fat, manage cravings, and regulate insulin and blood sugar peaks. Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025 Watermelon contains beneficial compounds that may help burn fat and improve digestion. Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for burn fat

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“Burn fat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn%20fat. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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