Fitness

20 Stomach Flattening Foods

By Team Htv

August 08, 2017

Wedding season asks for the perfect body to pull off that amazing dress that you probably spent all of your savings on. Losing weight is certainly not an easy task, but once you get the hang of the right way of doing it, it gets easier. One needs to remember that losing weight is mainly 70 percent about clean diet and 30 percent about exercise. Losing weight does not necessarily mean that you will get a flat belly. For that you need to focus on your diet a lot and eat clean. Mentioned below are the twenty foods that you can choose from to get a flat stomach

1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat that helps lose weight by burning fat and calories. Grill whatever you like in olive oil and you can also add it to your salad in order to consume it.

2. Almonds

Almonds are a must if you are trying to get a flat stomach. Opt for almonds with skin and the ones that are raw.

3. Beans

Beans are a good source of protein and help build muscles. They also cut down the fat and help you lose weight. It helps flatten the stomach and helps you get rid of bloating as well.

4. Spinach

Spinach is one of the best foods that you can consume in order to lose weight. It is not only rich in iron, but also calcium which helps in movement of muscles. Add spinach to your breakfast and dinner to get a flat stomach.

5. Avocados

Avocados aren’t easily available in Pakistan. You can only find them at big superstores. But if you do get your hands on avocados then you are lucky, because it contains fatty acids which help burn fat.

6. Grapefruit

Grapefruit is the best thing ever if you are trying to lose weight. You can eat with a spoon or simply have its juice. You can simply lose weight by adding a grapefruit to your daily diet without making any other change. Eat half a grapefruit for breakfast and half of it for lunch for better results.

7. Apple

An apple a day keeps the doctor away is truer than you already believe. It gives you enough sugar for the day and kills your cravings as well. It makes you feel full and your brain ends up believing that you have eaten enough thus kills the cravings as well.

8. Eggs

Eggs keep you full for a few hours and also provide you with vitamin B12 which help in breaking down the fat cells.

9. Peanut Butter

Peanut butter helps you lose weight in a very less time. You can treat yourself with a bit of sweetness, but do not overdo it.

10. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are diuretics and thus help you get rid of that bloated tummy. They are acidic and also break down fat cells, which helps you get a flatter stomach.

11. Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt is full of flavor and also protein. It helps you lose weight and get a flatter stomach.

12. Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a natural source of vitamin D and can help you lose weight and get a flatter stomach.

13. Low Fat Chocolate Milk

Don’t be surprised. You can have a glass along with the kids. The sugar helps in digestion and the protein is good for muscles.

14. Salmon

Salmon reduces belly fat because of the omega 3 fatty acids present in it.

15. Whole Grains

Whole grains help burn belly fat by avoiding the sudden rise in level of insulin in blood.

16. Broccoli

Broccoli has amazing benefits and one of them is burning fat. The fiber in it is calorie free and it also keeps you full for a long time which is an amazing package if you are trying to lose weight.

17. Garlic

Garlic is naturally thermogenic thus makes your body burn fat to produce energy to keep you running throughout the day.

18. Soybeans

Soybeans are amazing when it comes to losing belly fat. It helps change body fat into energy in no time.

19. Vinegar

Vinegar stabilizes sugar level which helps control carb intake as well. You can add vinegar to your salads and soup.

20. Walnuts

You can easily find walnuts during winters. They are an amazing source of omega 3 fatty acids which help burn fat. Opt for natural walnuts instead of the roasted or salted ones to get a flatter stomach.