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Belly fat is detrimental to our health, serving as one of the best indicators for cardiovascular risk in adults. Congratulations on taking the first step to improving your health and looking for solutions to get your belly fat under control. In this article we will be discussing the best foods for beating belly fat.
When it comes to belly fat, it often has been a personal concern for several years. While it may seem that this scenario might make it more difficult to shed the excess belly fat, the opposite is true. Implementing a new, healthy diet that incorporates the foods discussed below will put you on the fast track to good health.
Bananas
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We all know that bananas are rich in potassium, but did you know that potassium helps the body to rid itself of excess sodium? Sometimes when we have too much sodium, it bloats the belly and leads to the appearance of belly fat. Eating a daily banana can help to combat this sodium belly and provide the body with a host of other nutrients in addition to the potassium boost.
A staple in the plant based recipe world, nice cream (an icy treat made from frozen bananas) is a dreamy alternative to dairy based ice cream. Banana nice cream can be customized to change the flavor or kept pure for a banana ice cream dessert. The best part about nice cream is that you can have it at any time of the day and feel great about your choices!
Berries
Berries are not only delicious, but they are nutritional powerhouses that can help to beat belly fat. All berries are excellent choices: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and more serve as a sweet treat that is full of vitamins, antioxidants and water to help beat belly fat.
While eating a bowl of fresh berries can be simply delicious, sometimes you may be in the mood for a smoothie. This flat belly blueberry basil smoothie is delicious and effective at banishing belly fat. A smoothie like this one is also perfect for taking on the go when it may be challenging to eat healthfully otherwise.
Green Tea
Antioxidant rich green tea has long been a staple in the diets of those trying to banish belly fat. Green tea not only contains phytonutrients that help our bodies function at an optimal level, but it provides an excellent source of hydration. Keeping hydrated is key when it comes to getting the belly fat off for good. Why not enjoy an iced or hot cup of green tea and enjoy this new way of eating?
Making up a pitcher of the lovely minty lime iced green “flat belly” tea to keep in your fridge is a great way to encourage more green tea consumption. There are endless combinations possible of fruit and herbs to jazz up your green tea.
Oatmeal
It is the fiber in oatmeal that makes it such a strong contender in the belly fat arena. Fiber helps the digestive system move smoothly, banishes gas and will help keep you fuller longer to avoid overeating and consuming junk food. Mind you, the kind of oatmeal matters here. We’re not talking about those sugary packets of pulverized oats. Instead, choose old fashioned or steel cut oats and top with fresh fruit and ground flax seed to up your fiber intake even more.
Preparing oatmeal doesn’t need to be time consuming or difficult. Starting off with a recipe like rolled oatmeal is the perfect starting point to learning how to prepare oats. You can always switch out what kind of fruit and seasonings you put on top. A favorite amongst many readers is rolled oats with diced apples, raisins and cinnamon.
Beans
Beans get a bad rap as being the cause of many gas-filled upset stomachs. It’s time to set the record straight and tell the world how effective it is to incorporate beans into your diet when trying to loose belly fat. Rich in fiber beans help to keep you not only satiated but feeling great at the same time. Beans come in all shapes, sizes and colors so finding one (or a few) that you like shouldn’t be a problem.
Incorporating beans into your diet can be as easy as using them in one meal per day. A delicious lunch can be had when making a black bean veggie wrap. This recipe does tripe duty with the addition of both colorful veggies and nutrient rich greens in addition to the beans.
Adding these foods into your diet will help to get rid of the stubborn belly fat that’s been hanging on and causing health issues for way too long. Look at this new diet as an exciting journey to learn more, eat delicious foods and improve your health. In no time, you’ll be craving these foods and noticing an amazing change in your physical presence as well.
