Belly Fat: 10 Foods That Will Trim your Tummy
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011Eating fewer kilojoules may lead to weight loss but when it comes to that fat around your middle it may be more of a question of what you eat rather than how much you eat. Belly fat is not only unattractive but is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. If you have ever been frustrated because you cannot get rid of your belly, even though you are eating less and exercising more, it may be that you just need to add some foods to your diet.
10 Foods To Get Rid Of Belly Fat:
1. Yoghurt. If you add 2 – 3 servings of fat-free yoghurt to your low kilojoule diet you are consuming over 400 mg of calcium which may help slow down the body’s fat-making process, and you are increasing your protein intake which is important in maintaining muscle mass.
2. Avocado. Have avocado on your sandwich or with your salad and you are enriching your diet with monosaturated fat which has been shown to decrease abdominal fat, even without exercise.
3. Blueberries. Keep frozen blueberries in your freezer and add some to your yoghurt, breakfast cereal or make up a smoothie. Scientists believe that the high level of phytochemicals in blueberries may change the way fat and sugar are processed and stored in the body, resulting in a decrease of abdominal fat when eating them with a low kilojoule diet. They are also rich in antioxidents.
4. Apples. Eat an apple about 15 minutes before dinner every day. This will reduce your appetite so you eat less and feel satisfied.
5. Beans. If you add half a cup of beans to your salads, tacos or hot dishes every week you will tend to eat less and likely have a smaller waistline. They lower blood pressure and stabilise blood sugar. Varieties such as Kidney beans, Pinto beans, Navy beans and Black beans, are naturally low in total fat, contain no saturated fat or cholesterol, and provide important nutrients such as fiber, protein, calcium, iron, folic acid and potassium.
6. Almonds. Munch on 8-10 almonds as a snack between meals and you are not only adding more belly-flattening monosaturated fat to your diet but the protein, and fibre will keep you feeling full. Researchers suggest that the tough exterior of this nut may prevent some of its kilojoules from being absorbed.
7. Salmon. If you eat a meal of salmon at least once a week, take fish oil every day, and go for a good 30 minute walk 5 days you will not only lose weight but you will reduce your body fat. The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish increases the body’s fat-burning ability by improving the flow of blood to the muscles during exercise.
8. Organic Rolled Oats. Eat oats for breakfast as wholegrains have been shown to help reduce abdominal fat in a low kilojoule diet, as well as reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
9. Oranges. Snack on an orange every day before you exercise. It will provide about 70 mg of vitamin C (most of your daily requirement) which is essential for the production of carnitine, a substance that converts fat into energy. Researchers have shown that participants with adequate vitamin C burn 30% more fat during moderate exercise sessions than those with low levels.
10. Watermelon. If you add this water-rich fruit to your reduced-fat diet you will be able to eat 25% more food by weight without adding any kilojoules. You will feel less hungry and it is rich in antioxidents.
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