Speaker: Are there certain foods that burn fat or cause weight loss? Dr. William McCarthy: There are no magical foods out there, I know we always see in headlines, fat burning foods or certain fruits and certain extracts that are going to cause weight loss, but there are really no magical foods. It's a matter of fact fruits that cause weight loss even vary from individual to individual. Some people do better with foods that are very low in carbohydrates, some people do better with foods that are low in fat. In general, foods that with your vegetables and fruits tend to help people to lose weight more, avoidance of certain foods are also very important.