FOOD
7 Surprising
Foods That
Kill
Stomach
Fat
By Anthony Alayon
W
hen you think of killing belly fat, the first thing that
comes to mind might very well be doing a million
sit-ups. Blasting calories in the gym with sit-ups,
crunches, and aerobics workouts has been the way to go for
years.
While it’s important to workout, don’t forget your diet. It’s important
to reduce your intake of processed and refined foods that can pack
on the pounds. Just as important is to add foods that can help you
kill your stomach fat. Here are seven foods that will do just that.
Dark Chocolate
Studies have proven that chocolate is not only good for you, it can
help you burn belly fat. But, we must make sure it’s the right kind
of chocolate. Going out and eating a Snickers bar everyday isn’t
going to do you any good in the belly fat department.
Make your chocolate has 70% or more of cocoa. When you see
that on the label, it means less fat and sugar, both of which add
excess calories.
Chocolate with high levels of cocoa has healthy fats that prevent
blood sugar spikes. If you experience blood sugar spikes, you’re
less likely to burn fat. Healthy chocolate regulates this and helps
your
body to be a fat burning
machine.
promotes the fitness of your cardiovascular system. It also keeps
you feeling full longer which means you won’t be going back to
the refrigerator anytime soon. Some studies even point to peanut
butter as a metabolism booster, something that keeps you burning
calories throughout the day and night.
Omelets
Omelets are made of healthful veggies and protein rich eggs.
Eggs have been shown to have many important vitamins and
minerals that help regulate hormones. When your hormones are
well balanced you’re better able to be a belly fat burner. Add some
veggies with healthy fats, like avocados, and you’ll stay full longer.
Wild Salmon
Salmon has Omega-3 fatty acids. These fats help to keep your
hormones balanced, especially your weight regulating ones.
Omega-3 fatty acids contribute to blood sugar balance, which
keeps belly fat at
bay and break down belly
fat you may already
have.
Peanut
Butter
Researchers have found
that the fat in peanut butter
is of the monounsaturated
variety. Therefore, peanut
butter is a healthy fat that
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Berries
According to
studies, the chemicals in fruits
and vegetables that give them their beautiful colors also contribute
to H