Take a look at these 15 foods that can actually
help to reduce that stubborn belly fat:
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1) Avocados: loaded with two
nutrients that are KEY to killing belly fat: hunger-crushing fibre (11 - 17g
per avocado)
and monounsaturated fats, which studies have shown to
actually "spot reduce" belly fat.
2) Peanut Butter: not
just peanut butter, but mostly any seeds and nuts: postachios, walnuts,
almonds,pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds. Why? They keep you full
and satisfied for long periods of time and they are full of healthy fats and
minerals.
3) Healthy Oils: extra
virgin olive oil and coconut oil actually help burn fat by supplying healthy
oils your body needs to burn stubborn body fat.
4) These veggies: cetain
vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kale and cabbage
contain special phytonutrients (fight-o-nutrients), such as indole-3-carbinol
(I3C), which help to fight against environmental estrogens that can add belly
fat.
5) Omelets: Eggs
arent bad!!!, they are nutrient dense and loaded with belly-burning protein,
vitamins B6, B12, A, D, E and K, folate, choline, lutein, calcium, iron,
phosphorus, zinc and omega3 fatty acids. Plus, they will keep you full for long
periods of time. Choose eggs from free-range chickens for more healthy
nutrients.
6) Dark Chocolate: It
is loaded with anti-oxidants (nearly 8 times that found in strawberries) and
contains stimulants that can have a positive effect on fat burning. Make sure
to choose 80% or higher cocoa content for best results
7) Oatmeal/Porridge: packed
with fibre and whole-grain goodness, you can't go wrong. Just stay away the
processed, high-sugar junk out there and stick to slow cook oats. Add berries,
walnuts cinnamon to taste.
8) Green Tea: Contains
potent antioxidants and has been linked to increased fat burning, including a
report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that found green tea
extract boosted the daytime metabolism of test
subjects by 35-43%
9) Beans: Black
Beans, navy beans and lima beans all have 6 or more grams of fibre per 1/2 cup.
Fibre can clean your system of pounds of "toxic" waste.
10) Berries: strawberries,
rasberries and blackberries are loaded wth fibre (which slows sugar absorption)
and are packed with vitamins that can fight cravings. (cravings can come from
vitamin deficiencies)
11) Cinnamon: Researchers
have found that cinnamon contains a type of antioxidant that increases insulin
sensitivity and effectively helps to stabilize blood sugar. Basically...you'll
store less belly fat.
12) Chili Peppers: Studies
have shown that the active ingredient in chili peppers and powder, something
called capsaicin, increases calorie-burning, stabilizes blood sugar levels and
is a potent antioxidant.
13) Yogurt: Most
regular yougurt is bad for your belly. Its loaded with belly-bulging sugar
(real or artificial). However, Greek yogurts (plain) are loaded with probiotics
that fight that belly bulge.
14) Wild Salmon: One
of the best belly-blasting foods because of its protein and high omega-3 fatty
acid content. Many people are deficient in omega-3s and when they add them to
their diet the fat can really start coming off
15) Meat: Turkey
meat ( white preferrably) or any lean protein source is a good belly blasting
food. This includes the wild, salmon, free-range chicken, whey protein powders,
and especially grass-fed beef because it contains natural CLA - a fat that
studies have actually shown to burn fat. The interesting thing about protein is
your body will burn off as much as 30% of its calories after you eat it.
Take a minute to digest all that info. Then start digesting!!
literally. Adding these foods as part of your regular diet will see you well on
your way to destroying that belly fat. Live Fit
