7 Foods to Banish Belly Fat
March 10, 2022
One issue that most people are conscious of is belly fat. If you notice belly fat, you’ll most likely put forth the effort to reduce it since it affects your confidence and how others perceive you.
Losing belly fat is a goal you must approach from a few angles. It's not as simple as adding one exercise or making one change to your diet ,and like magic, the belly fat is gone.
Belly fat is more stubborn than fat in some other areas of the body. Therefore, considering several factors will be well worth your effort. Possibly the biggest changes will need to come from your diet since dieting accounts for 75% of belly fat loss.
If you aren't eating well, that belly fat is going to stick around. Here are some of the best foods you should start including in your diet to slim down your stomach.
Natural Peanut Butter
Natural peanut butter is a better option than the processed peanut butter varieties that contain added sugar, additives, and trans-fat. Peanut butter is high in calories so be cautious of the portions you eat. It's an excellent source of unsaturated fat that will help keep you more satisfied between meals so you're less likely to overeat.
Blackberries
Many people focus on strawberries or blueberries, but don't forget the benefits of blackberries. These berries help you lose belly fat due to their low-calorie content coupled with their very high dietary fiber content.
Cup for cup, blackberries will offer more fiber than the two former berries mentioned above and also contain 2 grams of protein per serving. Toss some blackberries into a shake with some casein protein powder or into your morning bowl of oatmeal.
Flaxseeds
Many people are realizing the nutritional value of flaxseeds and are now adding them to their shakes, oatmeal, or baking goods as a way to boost their intake of Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Another benefit is greater bone health as the Omega-3 fatty acids found in flaxseeds help prevent bone turnover which could lead to osteoporosis.
Egg Whites
Eggs are low in calories, cost effective, and will help you quickly lose belly fat. They are one of best absorbed types of proteins so you'll be meeting your needs when you eat them regularly.
Since egg whites are entirely protein, they are a good fit for reducing the overall calorie content in your diet. There are many ways to prepare egg whites to ensure that you will enjoy them at least one way or another.
Salmon
Adding salmon to your diet regularly is great way to boost your essential fatty acid intake while meeting your protein needs. Salmon has much less mercury than other fish so it is safer to eat regularly.
The one thing to watch with salmon is your portion size. It is a protein source that is slightly higher in calories since it has that fat content in it as well.
Walnuts
While all nuts do provide a healthy source of dietary fat, walnuts are especially good due to the essential fatty acids they contain. Maintaining a higher amount of essential fatty acids in the diet helps to prevent against insulin resistance.
When you eat these complex carbohydrates, your body is more likely to use them as fuel or send them towards the muscle cells without causing a blood glucose crash.
Apples
Many people think that fruits should be eliminated from their diet to lose belly fat. This is not entirely true if they are maintaining their target calorie and carbohydrate intake. Apples are a good choice due to their dietary fiber content and help keep you satisfied for a longer period.
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