10 Amazing Food Hacks for a Flat Stomach

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Weight loss is a major concern in modern society. With the entire generation going gaga over flat tummy, we resort to ‘cheat foods’ and quick exercises to sculpt our belly fat. Well, unfortunately there’s no short cut to weight loss, but certain foods will certainly help you achieve quick results.

If you’re tired of munching on plain diet food, here are 10 food items that will do the trick!

1) Whole Grains

whole grains

Who said carbohydrates make you fat? The right kind of carb is actually good for your body. When you wake up in the mornings, your body experiences a sudden dip in blood sugar levels, which lures you towards sweets. Including fibre-rich brown or rye bread, corn, whole grains and oatmeal in your early morning meals will prevent you from munching on deserts. The plus point is, your stomach takes a longer time to process complex carbs, thus, suppressing hungers.

Quick Tip: Stay away from sugary varieties of oatmeal. You can opt for the plain stuff and add berries, apples or honey to sweeten it.

2) Nuts

nuts

Go nuts with almond and walnuts. A research conducted by Purdue University states that people who eat nuts are slimmer, less hungrier and healthier than people who eat other form of proteins.  Nuts satisfy occasional hunger pangs and help you reduce extra calories. If you eat up to 20 soaked almonds in a day, you won’t feel hungry for a long time.

Quick Tip: Don’t buy packaged nuts from the market. They’re salty and result in high blood pressure.

3) Eggs

eggs

Egg white is rich in vitamin B12  and albumin, which is an essential source of animal protein. B12 is especially important for our body since it helps us metabolize fat. Therefore, researchers at Louisiana State University ask people to substitute bagels, fries and sandwiches with boiled eggs.

Quick Tip: Consult your dieticians before eating too many eggs. They may cause health problems as they’re high on cholesterol.


4) Beans and Legumes

beans and legumes

Both beans and legumes are rich in protein, fibres and less on calories. A bean-heavy dish on the weekends, such as burritos and tacos will help you lose weight. If you replace taco filling with black beans, you’ll end up reducing lots of saturated fats.

Quick: Do not over consume beans. Eating one or two bowls in a day is sufficient.


5) Green Leafy Vegetables

green leafy vegetables

Green leafy vegetables like broccoli, spinach, celery are good sources of healthy vitamins and minerals. What’s more? They’ve astonishing waist-whittling powers that help you reduce love handles! In case you don’t like greens, toss a few of these vegetables in a bowl, sprinkle it with vinegar and you have a delicious bowl of salad.

Quick Tip: Don’t add fatty dressings to the salad.


6) Dairy Products

dairy products

Did you notice the models appearing in yogurt and mil commercials? There’s a reason why they fit into their bikinis. Dairy products, especially yogurt and milk are good sources of calcium. They help your body break down fat accumulation. You mustn’t forget to drink a glass of warm milk at bedtime.

Quick Tip: Choose fat-free, low calorie dairy products and toned milk.


7) Berries

berries

Though blackberry, blueberry and strawberry are deliciously sweet, the Fructose present in these fruits is good for health. They’re powerhouses packed with fibres and vitamins that maintain healthy bowel movement. Have 1 cup of raspberry to gain 6 gram of fibres.

Quick Tip: Sauces, syrups, fruit juices and jellies are not healthy sources of berries!


8) Olive Oil

olive oil

Doesn’t matter if oils contain fat, there’s a reason why we use olive oil. This particular variety contains mono-unsaturated fats that suppress cravings and keeps cholesterol under control.

Quick Tip: Avoid using hydrogenated oils since they’re packed with trans fat.


9) Lemon

lemons

Citrus fruits like lemon, orange and grapefruits contain citric acid that metabolizes fats. Additionally, they also have vitamins that keep your skin healthy.

Quick Tip: Squeeze half a lemon in 1 glass of water. Add a teaspoon of honey to it and drink it every day.

10) Green Tea

green tea

Green tea is rich in antioxidants and tannin that speed up fat metabolism. regular drinkers can shed approximately 266 calories per day. Nowadays, flavoured varieties of  green tea containing basil leaves, mint extract, ginger and lemon are also available in the market.

Quick Tip: Drink a steaming cup of green tea, one hour after your meals.

Does that spark an idea? Make sure you include these items in your diet chart. Try these to experience quick results.

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