Ladies, we all want a flat stomach and
men want washboard abs. A flat stomach is not only a sign of how healthy
we are but it also shows that we take care of
ourselves. This is real
fact. The weight loss industry is currently booming and making hundreds
of millions of dollars every year.
Every day we hear about breakthrough
diets or miracle weight loss products that cost you thousands of
dollars. I bet you’ve probably heard of the waist trainer.
It looks like a corset that you wear
underneath your clothes to give the illusion that you have a flat
stomach. And it’s not only women who wear it, men too squeeze themselves
into these waist trainers. There’s a lot of debate as to whether or not
waist trainers are bad for you and if they actually work. In my
opinion, they work… temporarily. I mean, if you want to look great in a
specific dress but you feel your stomach isn’t flat enough, you can
squeeze yourself into a waist trainer to suck in those extra inches, but
other than that, I don’t think it produces permanent results. In fact,
some experts believe wearing it for prolonged periods is harmful to your
health. I’m a strong believer in getting a flat stomach the proven
way…through diet and exercise. Stop wasting money on weight loss pills.
If you want to invest money in weight loss products, how about joining a
gym or buying yourself a treadmill? With that said, here’s a list of
ten foods that burn belly fat fast.
10. Oatmeal
Do
you know why you always crave that unhealthy sugary or salt-filled
snack in the morning? It’s because you missed breakfast, you didn’t have
enough breakfast or your sugar levels dropped. One way to avoid that
morning snack attack is to eat oatmeal for breakfast. Oatmeal is rich in
fiber and it takes longer to digest, so you feel full in the morning
and your cravings for those chocolate donuts becomes non-existent. When
choosing oatmeal, don’t choose the sweetened kind. Choose the one
without added sugars or flavors and sweeten it with berries or banana
slices.
Do
you know why you always crave that unhealthy sugary or salt-filled
snack in the morning? It’s because you missed breakfast, you didn’t have
enough breakfast or your sugar levels dropped. One way to avoid that
morning snack attack is to eat oatmeal for breakfast. Oatmeal is rich in
fiber and it takes longer to digest, so you feel full in the morning
and your cravings for those chocolate donuts becomes non-existent. When
choosing oatmeal, don’t choose the sweetened kind. Choose the one
without added sugars or flavors and sweeten it with berries or banana
slices.
9. Nuts and Seeds
Flax
seeds, pistachios, walnuts, sunflower seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds and
any other nuts or seeds you can think of all help you to keep your
tummy slim by keeping it full. Not only that, but they are full of
healthy oils and minerals. Purdue University did a study and found that
people who ate nuts felt full longer than those who ate rice cakes.
Experts recommend that you eat 24 almonds every day to satisfy your
hunger pangs. This way, you won’t overload on the calories. And by the
way, stay away from the salted seeds and nuts. They are high in sodium
and that’s not good for your blood pressure.
Flax
seeds, pistachios, walnuts, sunflower seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds and
any other nuts or seeds you can think of all help you to keep your
tummy slim by keeping it full. Not only that, but they are full of
healthy oils and minerals. Purdue University did a study and found that
people who ate nuts felt full longer than those who ate rice cakes.
Experts recommend that you eat 24 almonds every day to satisfy your
hunger pangs. This way, you won’t overload on the calories. And by the
way, stay away from the salted seeds and nuts. They are high in sodium
and that’s not good for your blood pressure.
8. Meat
Not
just any type of meat…white meat or lean meat is the best type of meat
to keep the fat away from your belly. Free-range chicken, fish and
grass-fed beef are scientifically proven to burn fat. In fact, there’s a
study that showed grass-fed beef contains natural CLA (conjugated
linoleic acid). And don’t bother trying to take CLA supplements because
they are not the same as the naturally occurring one. Besides, the
supplement has more side effects than it has benefits. What’s
fascinating about eating proteins is that your body will burn 30% of its
calories after eating protein-rich foods.
Not
just any type of meat…white meat or lean meat is the best type of meat
to keep the fat away from your belly. Free-range chicken, fish and
grass-fed beef are scientifically proven to burn fat. In fact, there’s a
study that showed grass-fed beef contains natural CLA (conjugated
linoleic acid). And don’t bother trying to take CLA supplements because
they are not the same as the naturally occurring one. Besides, the
supplement has more side effects than it has benefits. What’s
fascinating about eating proteins is that your body will burn 30% of its
calories after eating protein-rich foods.
7. Protein Powder
Protein
powder isn’t just for people who want to bulk up in the gym…you too can
benefit from it. Protein powder contains amino acids that build muscle
and burn fat. Add two spoonfuls of the powder to your smoothie for a
belly fat burning drink. And the good thing about protein powder is that
it’s easily available in health food stores. By the way, when adding
protein powder to your smoothie, make sure it’s a healthy smoothie. Not
one of those sugary types or chocolate smoothies. You can make your own
smoothie by blending unsweetened yogurt, fruits and low fat milk.
Protein
powder isn’t just for people who want to bulk up in the gym…you too can
benefit from it. Protein powder contains amino acids that build muscle
and burn fat. Add two spoonfuls of the powder to your smoothie for a
belly fat burning drink. And the good thing about protein powder is that
it’s easily available in health food stores. By the way, when adding
protein powder to your smoothie, make sure it’s a healthy smoothie. Not
one of those sugary types or chocolate smoothies. You can make your own
smoothie by blending unsweetened yogurt, fruits and low fat milk.
6. Oils
I
know this sounds wrong considering you are trying to burn belly fat.
Why would you need oil? Isn’t it full of calories? The kinds of oils I’m
talking about contain useful calories and not empty calories. Oils like
coconut oil, canola oil and olive oil can actually help your body burn
fat. They do this by helping your body keep cholesterol levels at a
minimum and they satisfy your cravings so you don’t end up eating
unnecessary calories. Unhealthy oils are the hydrogenated ones loaded
with saturated and trans fats.
I
know this sounds wrong considering you are trying to burn belly fat.
Why would you need oil? Isn’t it full of calories? The kinds of oils I’m
talking about contain useful calories and not empty calories. Oils like
coconut oil, canola oil and olive oil can actually help your body burn
fat. They do this by helping your body keep cholesterol levels at a
minimum and they satisfy your cravings so you don’t end up eating
unnecessary calories. Unhealthy oils are the hydrogenated ones loaded
with saturated and trans fats.
5. Omelets
Eggs
are loaded with plenty of fat burning protein, omega-3 fatty acids,
zinc, phosphorus, iron, calcium, choline, folate and essential vitamins.
Eggs digest slowly so you will feel full for a long time, reducing your
chances of looking for a snack. You should also know that eggs from
free-range chickens contains more nutrients. Louisiana State University
did their own research and found that people who had eggs for breakfast
lost more weight than those who ate bagels. But before you start cooking
up omelets for breakfast, talk to your doctor about your cholesterol
levels. They might be too high.
Eggs
are loaded with plenty of fat burning protein, omega-3 fatty acids,
zinc, phosphorus, iron, calcium, choline, folate and essential vitamins.
Eggs digest slowly so you will feel full for a long time, reducing your
chances of looking for a snack. You should also know that eggs from
free-range chickens contains more nutrients. Louisiana State University
did their own research and found that people who had eggs for breakfast
lost more weight than those who ate bagels. But before you start cooking
up omelets for breakfast, talk to your doctor about your cholesterol
levels. They might be too high.
4. Legumes
Lima
beans, navy beans and black beans are rich in fiber, which helps your
body get rid of toxic waste. Moreover, they are low in calories and
packed with proteins that will help you lose weight and tone up. Start
making dishes with beans and you will start to notice your metabolism
improve. So once a week, instead of eating meat, try eating a bean
burrito. Refried beans are also not a great option because they are high
in saturated fat. Choose other varieties like pinto or black beans.
Lima
beans, navy beans and black beans are rich in fiber, which helps your
body get rid of toxic waste. Moreover, they are low in calories and
packed with proteins that will help you lose weight and tone up. Start
making dishes with beans and you will start to notice your metabolism
improve. So once a week, instead of eating meat, try eating a bean
burrito. Refried beans are also not a great option because they are high
in saturated fat. Choose other varieties like pinto or black beans.
3. Green Veggies
Kale,
broccoli, spinach, arugula and romaine are all packed with essential
vitamins and minerals and have very few calories. Broccoli and spinach
are especially loaded with fiber, which helps speed up your metabolism
and reduces constipation. Eating a salad before a meal will make you
feel a little fuller so you will only serve yourself small portions of
food. I should also mention that iceberg lettuce has almost no fiber at
all, so this is not a really good choice for green veggies.
Kale,
broccoli, spinach, arugula and romaine are all packed with essential
vitamins and minerals and have very few calories. Broccoli and spinach
are especially loaded with fiber, which helps speed up your metabolism
and reduces constipation. Eating a salad before a meal will make you
feel a little fuller so you will only serve yourself small portions of
food. I should also mention that iceberg lettuce has almost no fiber at
all, so this is not a really good choice for green veggies.
2. Peanut Butter
Peanut
butter prevents belly bloat by keeping the digestive system on track
thanks to one key ingredient known as niacin. Just like nuts and seeds,
peanut butter keeps you full for long so you are less likely to reach
out for a quick unhealthy snack in between meals. However, since peanut
butter has a lot of fat, you should limit your portion size. Eating too
much peanut butter can increase the level of cholesterol in your body.
Two tablespoons a day is enough. And when you go shopping, make sure you
choose all natural peanut butter and avoid those that contain added
sugar.
Peanut
butter prevents belly bloat by keeping the digestive system on track
thanks to one key ingredient known as niacin. Just like nuts and seeds,
peanut butter keeps you full for long so you are less likely to reach
out for a quick unhealthy snack in between meals. However, since peanut
butter has a lot of fat, you should limit your portion size. Eating too
much peanut butter can increase the level of cholesterol in your body.
Two tablespoons a day is enough. And when you go shopping, make sure you
choose all natural peanut butter and avoid those that contain added
sugar.
1. Green Tea
Green
tea is packed with anti-oxidants, which are believed to speed up your
metabolism and burn fat. According to research done by Swiss
researchers, drinking green tea burns 266 calories more than if you
drank regular tea. Also, in a report written by the American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition, they found that green tea extract boosted daytime
metabolism. While shopping for green tea, avoid purchasing the bottled
tea because it has been processed and as a result, it doesn’t have a lot
of nutrients. You can instead steep a tea bag in one cup of water and
drink it while it’s hot or add ice cubes to make iced tea. It’s
recommended that you drink four cups daily.
Green
tea is packed with anti-oxidants, which are believed to speed up your
metabolism and burn fat. According to research done by Swiss
researchers, drinking green tea burns 266 calories more than if you
drank regular tea. Also, in a report written by the American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition, they found that green tea extract boosted daytime
metabolism. While shopping for green tea, avoid purchasing the bottled
tea because it has been processed and as a result, it doesn’t have a lot
of nutrients. You can instead steep a tea bag in one cup of water and
drink it while it’s hot or add ice cubes to make iced tea. It’s
recommended that you drink four cups daily.
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