10 Foods Give You A Flat Belly

With all of these meal plans and diet options its easy to get overwhelmed while you’re trying to lose weight fast. Weight loss is truly a complex topic and when you’re trying to target belly fat, it even gets more complex. It’s difficult to figure out which foods will specifically target belly fat.

The benefits of this solution to diminish belly fat are endless. Not only will cleansing work to fight off that annoying sluggish feeling, it could also make your diet and weight loss goal even more likely to succeed.

Here are the 10 foods that will reduce belly fat, no matter who you are!

ACAI BERRIES

Acai berries are high in anthrocyanin–a natural pigment that provides powerful antioxidants. They provide a list of minerals that help keep your body healthier and additionally gives you higher levels of sustainable energy. This additional energy will allow you to exercise and get out more, leading to burning extra calories and eventually the fat will be abolished from your tummy!

CHIA SEEDS

Chia seeds are high in protein and omega 3 fatty acids, help keep blood sugar levels in check and helps you feel full longer.

According to a nutrition summary, a 1 ounce serving of chia seeds contains:

Magnesium: 30% of the RDA. Calcium: 18% of the RDA. Manganese: 30% of the RDA. Phosphorus: 27% of the RDA. Protein: 4 grams. Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are Omega-3s). Fiber: 11 grams.

They also include a decent amount of Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Zinc, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Potassium and Vitamin B2.

This is considering that it is just a single ounce which equates to only 137 calories, and 1 gram of digestible carbohydrate!

CINNAMON

Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants. They’re so incredibly useful that they’re used to prevent bleeding, increase blood circulation in the uterus, and advancing tissue regeneration. (1). In addition, cinnamon has additionally been used traditionally as tooth powder and to treat oral microbiota, toothaches, bad breath and dental problems.

You can sprinkle some on your porridge or coffee in place of sugar.

GREEN COFFEE

Green coffee is high in chlorogenic acids. They may assist in promoting weight loss by converting fat into energy. It’s also used as an antioxidant. You can substitute your normal instant coffee with green coffee (available in satchels).

GREEN TEA

Green tea can help promote a faster metabolic rate. Coming from unfermented leaves and containing high concentrations of antioxidants (polyphenols), green tea extract seems to be the secret to faster metabolic rate and fat-burning effects.

For maximum benefits, drink around 3-5 cups per day.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Apple cider vinegar is a natural solution to bile stimulant, as well as preventing acid reflux. It keeps the pH levels balanced in the stomach so you will have a flatter tummy and look like a role model in that bikini. Add a capful to about a half glass of water–followed by drinking after waking up. You can also try cooking with it as well.

PARSLEY

Many health benefits come from parsley including reducing effects of diarrhea, improving the digestion system, balancing the menstrual cycle and increasing urination rate, meaning more matter is discharged from the body, including additional calories and thus reducing weight loss. The diuretic aspect of parsley juice also means that it detoxifies the body faster than other drinks, and acts as an appetite suppressant making you feel fuller than you are.

CELERY

High in water content, celery is a great diuretic to rid your body of excess water. You can make juice with ginger and carrot for a revitalizing fresh juice to help keep the bloating of your belly to a minimum.

WHEAT GRASS

Wheatgrass has a high concentration of iron, magnesium, calcium, amino acids, vitamins C, A and E, B12, B6 and chlorophyll. These vitamins and minerals provide many therapeutic benefits. Consuming wheatgrass can rid the digestive system of harmful bacteria and cleanse the body of toxins. It also cleanses the colon and can help in the treatment of joint pain, ulcerative colitis, skin infections and can even prevent diabetes. No wonder it is regarded as a superfood!

YOGURT

High in good bacteria, the benefits of yoghurt on gastrointestinal health have been said to provide health benefits for certain gastrointestinal conditions, including lactose intolerance, constipation, IBS, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, and allergies. Look for the nutrition label and make sure no added sugar is used. Opt for Greek yoghurt varieties and use your own frozen berries and cinnamon to sweeten.