If you’ve tried everything to lose the belly fat but the dream of a six-pack continues to elude you, then it’s time to dial into the foods ...
If you’ve tried everything to lose the belly fat but the dream of a six-pack continues to elude you, then it’s time to dial into the foods that best facilitate easy weight loss programs—and stay away from those that don’t. For starters, some of the biggest detriments to medical weight loss plans and the like are white bread and rice, so clear those two items out of your pantry asap!
Whole grains. Swap processed grains and food made with white flour for whole grains including brown rice, lentils and whole wheat bread. Always make sure that the first ingredient on the label is “whole wheat grains,” as marketing copy on the packaging can be very misleading. You need grains of some sort for easy weight loss programs to work, as they help to fill you up and burn fat, as opposed to refined carbohydrates.
Greek yogurt. We always recommend that patients of our weight loss clinics acquire a taste for Greek yogurt, which contain probiotic bacteria. This type of bacteria helps keep your digestive tract healthy and reduces bloating. This results in a flatter looking tummy and the need for less weight loss products in your diet. Plus, the combination of protein and carbs contained in Greek yogurt helps to stabilize the insulin in your system.
Cruciferous vegetables. We always recommend that patients from our weight loss clinics load up on cruciferous veggies like broccoli, brussel sprouts, peppers, asparagus and yellow beans, which are all very nutrient rich and packed with vitamins A, C, and K. In addition, they’re loaded with fiber, folate, beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium.
Vinegar. Medical weight loss studies in Japan show that the same substance that makes vinegar taste sour may fight fat. Try versions with healing properties, like Balsamic vinegar, for an extra healthy boost.
Monounsaturated fats. Studies show that monounsaturated fats can help eliminate belly fat as well as some of the most effective weight reduction products on the market. Good sources include olive oil, avocado, and nuts and seeds including cashews, sunflower and pumpkin seeds. In addition, foods that are rich in monounsaturated fats help our bodies to absorb carotenoids, the cancer-fighting compounds found in tomatoes, carrots, spinach and winter squash.
Berries. Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries are all very antioxidant-rich, which means they help to fight free radicals and can improve blood flow, which delivers more oxygen to muscles. This increases your energy so that your cardio workout can be more effective and efficient—and cardio is key to achieving a flatter stomach and that six pack you’ve always dreamt about.
