Go Green Green tea has an antioxidant in it called EGCG, which may help to boost your metabolism and help
your body to utilize fat. For best results, drink 2-3 cups of green tea a day." You can even make it
iced by adding ice cubes and leaving it in the fridge for a few hours.
Eat More Fiber
For every 10 grams of fiber you eat daily, your belly will carry almost 4% less fat,There are more
enjoyable ways to increase your fiber,Take two apples, Y2 cup of pinto beans, one artichoke, or
two cups of broccoli will all give
you 10 grams of belly-flattening fiber.
Consume Protein with Every Meal
Fish, chicken, turkey, seafood, beef, lentils, beans, tempeh are all great sources of protein,
Protein keeps your blood sugar levels stable throughout the day, therefore yield to increased
energy levels and reduced
cravings, You'll be less likely to reach for
sugary snacks.
Get Rid of Gluten
Gluten is an inflammatory food and it damages the gut wall, Even if you don't have stomach
complaints, you should eliminate or minimize consumption, Gluten can cause bloating, water
retention; digestive upsets and even excess body fat if your body can't
break it down properly.
Avoid consuming too much salt If you eat many foods high in salt, this could be the reason your stomach is bloated and looking
all puffy." Salt is often hidden in foods to help make them taste better, even if the food doesn't
actually taste 'salty' Try to reduce your intake of salt (including soy sauce) and instead flavour
your foods with other herbs & spices.
Consume unsaturated fats Your belly fat is one of the reasons behind the getting bulky stomach, Some people have an opinion
that consuming fat can increase the bulk in stomach, It is never a true fat, Even in order to stay
fit and in shape you need to consume good amount of fat, There is something called as a good fat
and a bad fat, The good fats like omega 3 & omega 6 are what you require for your body to stay
healthy.
Eat More Potassium-Rich Foods High potassium foods like avocados, bananas, papaya, mango, cantaloupe and yogurt have a number of
bloat-reducing benefits, This is because potassium is a natural diuretic that helps reduce water
retention and puffiness.
Skip Processed Foods Refined grains like white bread, crackers, and chips, as well as refined sugars in sweetened drinks
and desserts increase inflammation i our bodies, Belly fat is associated with inflammation, so
eating too many processed foods will hinder your ability to lose belly fat. Natural foods like
fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are full of antioxidants, which have anti-inflammatory
properties and may
therefore actually prevent belly fat.
Limit Sugar intake
Most people would be surprised to know how much 'hidden' sugar they are consuming on a daily basis,
Even if you try your hardest to stay away from things such as chocolate bars and cookies, sugar is
hidden in 'healthy' foods too. Things such as yoghurts, frozen foods, sauces, health bars and
dressings
may contain a large amount of sugar that contributes to 'empty' calories." As insulin increases fat
storage, consuming large amounts of sugar may make it harder to lose belly fat! The best thing to
do is read all labels of food you consume carefully, and if you have an event coming up that you
want to look your best for, stick to natural,
wholesome foods.
Chew Slowly Eating too fast will cause you to swallow air, which in turn leads to poor digestion and bloating
in your stomach, Try to slow down and enjoy each mouthful -this mean no multi tasking and no
distractions , This way you can really concentrate on chewing your food
properly and not gulping it down.
Perform Cardio Daily
Performing any type of cardio daily can help keep your metabolism going and fat burning, This can
be as simple as waking up earlier and going for a 30 minute walk, or incorporating
HIIT(High-intensity interval training) into your exercise routine, Whatever it is, make sure to get
your heart rate pumping at least once a day to help burn fat
and get lean.
Stop Eating 2 Hours before Bedtime Your body needs time to digest the food before going into hibernation, When you sleep, your
metabolism slows down and the food sitting in your stomach won't get digested properly - and you
won't have a restful sleep either, Your liver, which is the organ responsible for assisting the
metabolism of carbs, does most of its work between 1am and 3am. It can do a much better job of
eliminating toxins and acting as a traffic controller if your stomach is not full.
Sleep Early Sleeping early has a number of benefits. Early sleepers are less likely to overeat, Eating right
and exercising will give you a flat belly only if you're getting enough sleep. Getting less sleep
can jack up the levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which increases fat storage around one s
midriff , It has also been linked to increasing the levels of deep
abdominal fat.
