WHAT TO EAT FOR A FLAT STOMACH?

What to eat for a flat stomach?

Did you know that you can do crunches, day in and day out, and still not achieve that flat stomach you were hoping for? Flat ab exercises, like crunches, are great for toning and building muscles, but they do little to burn off the fat. If you want to get a flat stomach, you will need to eat a healthy, low calorie, diet and get plenty of cardiovascular exercise, so that you burn off more calories than you consume. Having said that, some foods are better than others for a flat stomach and some are even positively perfect for it. So, if you are working hard towards gaining a flat belly, check out these ten foods that will help you achieve your goal.

1. Apples

Red or green, apples are an ideal food to eat when you are losing weight because they are packed with fibre and they make you feel full fast. The very act of chewing on apple fools your brain into thinking you have eaten more than you have, but as apples are around 85% water, you will have consumed far less than you think. In one study, it was found that women who consumed three apples a day lost weight faster than those who did not eat any at all.

2. Almonds

Almonds are little powerhouses of goodness and they contain many of the vital ingredients that will help you lose weight around your belly. They contain fibre to fill you up, protein to boost your metabolism, and magnesium to boost your energy levels. Recent research has also suggested that almonds contain compounds that actually slow the absorption of fat into the body.

3. Red peppers

It has also been found that foods that contain antioxidants can help in the fight against belly fat. Researchers recently proved that people who eat a diet that is rich in beta carotene and lycopene tend to have smaller waists than other people, because the antioxidants combat the compounds that cause fat to be stored around the abdomen. Red peppers are an ideal food to boost your intake of antioxidants and they also contain Vitamin C, which the body needs to be able to burn off fat.

4. Yoghurt

The probiotics that are found in yoghurt will help keep your digestive system in good working order and prevent constipation, gas and bloating. You also need to keep up your intake of calcium when you are losing weight and yoghurt has been proven to be the best source of calcium for people trying to lose fat, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity.

5. Salmon

Increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that you consume will also be an aid in your fat burning effort. Amongst the many other health benefits of Omega-3’s they are also thought to make your metabolism more efficient and to be able to control insulin levels. Eat more oily fish, like salmon, and it will help control cravings and make you losing fat from around the stomach easier.

6. Whole grains

It should come as no surprise that whole grains make it into this list of foods to eat for a flat stomach. Whole grains contain far more fibre than their refined counterparts and much higher levels of nutrients, including magnesium, which helps to regulate the metabolism of fats. Research has shown that people who eat whole grains put on far less weight around their tummy, than those who eat refined grains.

7. Grapefruit

The acidity of grapefruits is thought to slow down the digestive system, so it can make you feel full after a meal, for much longer. In fact, in one study, researchers found that people who ate three portions of grapefruit every day lost weight without changing any other aspect of their diet at all.

8. Beans

Beans are very high in protein and an ideal food to substitute for animal products, if you want to go vegetarian, which could help you lose belly fat. Studies have shown that going on a low calorie vegetarian diet is one of the most effective ways to lose weight around the abdomen. It has been found that a purely vegetarian diet burns more of the deep, visceral, abdominal fat than a diet that relies on meat and fish for protein.

9. Garlic

Thermogenic foods, like garlic, chillies, and peppers, raise the core temperature of your body and maximise the burning up of fat for energy. By adding more spices to your food, you will burn off the calories that you consume far quicker.

10. Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate is a lot more than just a tasty treat, in small quantities; it can also be very good for your health as well. As well it containing antioxidants, dark chocolate improves the digestive system and can be useful for fighting belly fat. For the best benefits of dark chocolate, look for brands that contain at least 70% cocoa.

Stay happy and healthy!

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