5 Fresh Foods for a Flatter Belly

If you are like most people, you are frustrated with the fact that no matter how many ab workouts you do you can’t seem to get the body or belly you want. Unfortunately, you may be overlooking one of the most important steps to a flat belly, your diet.

When is the last time you sat down and actually considered what you are putting in your mouth each day. Are the foods you are eating helping you in your weight loss efforts or are they just making it more difficult? Let’s take a look at some of the most effective flat belly foods.

Nuts about Nuts

Are you nuts about nuts? In the last entry we talked a lot about the health benefits of adding nuts to your diet. Hopefully you have tried to incorporate some daily. The following nuts are included here because of their high amounts of Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), proteins and fibers which work together to cut cholesterol and aid in digestion.
• Almonds
• Macadamia Nuts
• Natural Peanut Butter
• Pistachios
• Walnuts

Avocado

Avocados are one of the most heart healthy foods and contain important ingredients to help eliminate bad cholesterol.

Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Don’t fear, dark and semi-sweet chocolate are here to stay. These two types of chocolate contain compounds that fight against heart disease, cancer, stroke and even diabetes. Enjoy plain or as a delicious fruit topper.

Olive Oil

When cooking or making dressings, be sure to use olive oil. It contains high amounts of Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), which allow for the lowering of bad cholesterol without negatively affecting the good cholesterol stores.

Sunflower Seeds

Last but definitely not least comes sunflower seeds. These seeds are very useful in a flat belly diet for the excellent vitamin source they provide. Sunflower seeds include B vitamins and Vitamin E. Additionally, sunflower seeds are used as a natural appetite suppressant.

These are just a few of the foods you can enjoy that will help guide you towards a flatter belly. Of course, exercise should be employed as well to maximize results. Happy snacking!