Sunday, July 14, 2013

Flat Belly Foods

25 foods that aim to help with weight loss and lose inches around the waist:
  1. EVOO
  2. Almonds
  3. Beans
  4. Spinach
  5. Avocados
  6. Pork
  7. Grapefruit
  8. Apples
  9. Eggs
  10. Nut Butters
  11. Non-fat greek yogurt
  12. Mushrooms
  13. Low-fat chocolate milk
  14. Tomatoes
  15. Turkey
  16. Salmon
  17. Whole grains
  18. Berries
  19. Broccoli
  20. Asparagus
  21. Garlic
  22. Soybeans
  23. Dark Chocolate
  24. Vinegar
  25. Walnuts
For more info on these flat belly foods, click here.

This list of food would be considered part of the "Flat Belly Diet".  This diet is supposed to be high in fruits and veggies, whole grains, nuts, lean proteins, and healthy fats-particularly monounsaturated fatty acids. MUFA's help with the destruction of belly fat while promoting satiation.  This type of diet is also modeled after the Mediterranean Diet-which promotes a diet rich in fruits and veggies, legumes, whole grains, and olive oil. This helps with keeping weight off.  With limited research, there is a chance this type of diet can help with the prevention or controlling of diabetes, particularly type 2, and it can benefit the cardiovascular system.  To read more, click here.


I personally eat a diet rich in these foods and my stomach is noticeably flatter. I workout 5-6 days a week, alternating between both pilates and cardio, but I have also found how important it is to nourish your body with nutritious and healthful foods. I work hard for my abs, I want them to stand out! It's a balance between exercising, eating clean and healthy, and changing your  behavior. Remember:abs are made in the kitchen and shown in the gym.  Not sure of what that means? Look it up!


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