Top 5 Awesome Belly Flattening Foods For The Summer
Your stomach is normally the first place we look at when we decide we need to lose weight. Seeing so many people on TV with the washboard abs or the sexy tummy makes us want a piece of that action and rightfully slow. Today we’ll discuss another small step you can take on your quest to get a flat stomach by the time you head to the beach. Without further ado, I introduce to you our Top 5 Awesome Belly Flattening Foods!
Almonds and Other Nuts
Almonds are considered to be the healthiest nut by many experts. The amount of heart healthy monounsaturated fat and vitamin E make these nuts a tremendous way to combat belly fat. Eating almonds with a meal or as a snack can help you feel fuller longer and reduce overeating later. 24 almonds a day can keep the belly fat away! Watch out though because almonds can tend to get pricey for the dieter on a budget. If on a budget try pistachios as well.
Ways To Eat Em’
- Roasted almonds with a salad are delicious
- You like yogurt? Chop some fresh almonds in it next time
- Learn how to make almond butter and spread it on an apple or some celery for a quick snack
Berries
These tiny little morsels pack a big punch. Most berries have an insane amount of fiber and also have fat cutting properties if eaten in moderation. I normally take it easy with the fruit because of the sugar but for a healthy snack, berries are the way to go. Some supplements contain the power of a superfood like the Acai berry so even taking a supplement like that or like this can go a long way.
Ways To Eat Em’
- Serve em over frozen yogurt
- Cut your berries into your whole grain oatmeal
- Just eat them by themselves as a healthy snack
Lean Meats and Fish
Protein helps your body build lean muscle so opt for meats that are high in protein and low in fat. Want the thinnest meat? Try turkey! It doesn’t have nearly as much saturated fat and its pretty tasty. Want to cut out even more fat? You can always take the fish route. Salmon and tuna have lots of healthy Omega 3s and virtually no fat. Omega 3s can also cut out the stress that promotes fat abs so this is a must have when trying to flatten your stomach fast after pregnancy or just in general.
Ways To Eat Em’
- Grill your salmon with some zucchini and a hint of peppers
- Make fish tacos with a little avocado Baja sauce
- Bake some salmon with a little lime juice and chili powder
Green Vegetables
Probably the most boring food on the list but don’t let that fool you. These bad boys have stomach shrinking power like no other. These green monsters have tons of fiber and very few calories to go with them. My personal favorites are spinach and broccoli. These two veggies help me feel better because of the fiber and knowing that my love for them won’t turn my belly into something undesirable. If you prefer salad, try to stay away from iceberg lettuce because it has barely any fiber so opt for romaine or baby spinach instead.
Ways To Eat Em’
- Make you a tasty salad with baby spinach before or after meals
- Nice African Fruit Salad Recipe
- My all time favorite way is to steam the broccoli or spinach
Avocados
Lastly we have the Avocado! Known for its delightful taste, avocados make a tremendous addition to any diet or healthy eating lifestyle. This fruit contains lots of heart healthy monounsaturated fats that help you build and sustain good heart health. Its also chocked full of that belly flattening fiber that makes this a perfect food to stave off hunger and keep you full faster. Eating a half a cup a day of avocado will go a long way in helping you reach your health goals.
Ways To Eat Em’
- Make an avocado smoothie
- Prepare an ALT (Avocado, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwich
- Have a salad with grilled chicken and some sliced avocado
Conclusion
Incorporating these foods into your daily lifestyle will do wonders for your health. With the right amount of exercise and variety you’ll fitting into that tiny bikini or that sexy summer dress in no time. Share this post with Facebook or Twitter buttons below if you think it will help your friends and family with reaching their goals. Also, if you have any other ideas for awesome belly flattening foods, leave me a comment below!
