A new year is here and as usual, gyms and fitness centres countrywide are filled with individuals (including myself) looking to get a tighter physique as part of their 2020 New Year resolution.
The journey from fat to flat belly is not an easy one, but if you exercise and eat healthy foods then the task becomes a little easier. So, here is a list of some flat-belly foods that will fast track your fitness goals once taken in the right portions.
Eggs
Eggs are a perfect source of protein and contain an amazing balance of essential amino acids, which are the primary building blocks of our body. According to a Pennington Biomedical Research Center study, eating eggs in the morning keeps you feel full all day. So, do incorporate eggs daily (boiled or steamed) unless you have high blood cholesterol.
Seafood
Omega-3 fatty acids are in abundance in seafood especially wild salmon, tuna and mackerel. These promote fat burning by improving metabolism. Overweight people must eat fish daily to augment their glucose-insulin response. Seafood prevents hunger pangs and is an excellent ab-friendly protein source.
Avocado
Avocados are an excellent source of MUFA and contain the highest quantity of beta-sitosterol, an effective cholesterol smasher. You can eat avocados in a variety of ways: as is, smashed with lime juice, salt and pepper, with salsa or incorporated into your smoothies.
Apples
The Nutrition Journal revealed in its year 2003 study that consuming apples or pears daily for three months can help overweight women get slimmer. Apples contain five grammes of fibre and are 85% water. Therefore, apples make you feel full for longer. They also have a compound called quercetin that protects you from cancer and improves lung health.
Green leafy vegetables
These tend to be low on calories and excellent for shrinking your waistline. Also, leafy greens contain cancer-preventing carotenoids and calcium. One cup of baby spinach contains just 40 calories, which is lower than broccoli. Mix leafy green vegetables in pastas, salads and sandwiches and reap their benefits.
Raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries
Eating half a cup of berries is a better idea than those fattening cookies because berries are full of fibre. Fibre intake is very important for a flatter belly. Fibre captures food particles and expels them from your system immediately. Berries also contain antioxidants that improve blood flow and prevent chronic diseases.
