Catabolic foods burn more calories than they supply and they are the opposite of anabolic foods. For example, a medium sized apple (which is catabolic), would provide an average of 85 calories. However, your metabolism requires an additional 99 calories to metabolize it. As a result, you burn calories (and hopefully fat!)



To help maintain your weight, it’s helpful to eat a minimum of ten servings of catabolic foods each day. In addition to catabolic foods, you can eat proteins and other carbohydrates in moderation without gaining weight.

High grade catabolic foods are more effective than low grade (listed below). It is best to spread the consumption of your catabolic foods over the course of the whole day.