Foods that can help in reducing belly fat

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When you eat foods with anti-inflamatory properties on a regular basis it can help inflammation/bloating in the body. It is most helpful however to eliminate the foods that cause inflammation eg. sugar, alcohol, cookies, cheese, bread, oils, salad creams, meat pies etc, The list is endless but for the purpose of this write up i will focus on those things u need to have in your daily diet that can help you stimulate better health and ultimately impact on the size of your stomach.

When inflammation is under control, not only will you have more energy and feel better overall but you will also find that weight loss and reduction of belly fat both become easier! Try adding anti-inflammatory foods into your meal plan on a daily basis. The more often you eat these foods the less inflammation that will be present in your body. The following foods and nutrients can fight inflammation;

Water

Staying hydrated is essential to flushing inflammation-causing toxins out of your body. Aim for 2 liters of water per day.

Spices

Certain spices, including garlic, cinnamon, ginger, and chili peppers, have potent inflammation-reducing capabilities, so try adding them to meals as often as possible.

Omega-3 fatty acids

Research has shown that a diet with a high percentage of omega-3 fatty acids and a low percentage of omega-6 fatty acids has been linked with decreased inflammation. Food sources of omega-3s include walnuts and fish, such as wild mackerel, fresh sardine and  salmon.

Green tea

This mild beverage is great for helping shrink your waistline as well as for decreasing inflammation. The green tea has natural anti-inflammatory properties that has been shown to help reduce body fat. Below is what I do with my green tea;

You can also fill up your drinking water bottle with a few chunks of ginger into it and drink it the whole day as it infuses. I like green tea so I infuse a lot of it in my water daily. It helps me get my daily water intake target (that way water isn’t so boring)

Fruits and vegetables

All fruits and vegetables, due to their rich nutrient and fiber content, help to combat chronic inflammation, so make sure to include adequate amounts of these foods daily. Some types of fresh produce, however, are even more potent than others.

Some terrific anti-inflammatory fruits and vegetables to include in your meal plan include apples, mushrooms, papaya, pineapple, and spinach.

Monounsaturated fats

These heart-healthy fats help raise your healthy cholesterol levels and reduce overall inflammation. Great sources include olive oil, almonds, and avocado.

  

Whole grains

Rich in fiber, whole grains help control the insulin response in your body. The high B vitamin content of whole grains also helps reduce the inflammatory hormone homocystine in the body