How to Choose Foods for a Flatter Tummy

When trying to lose belly fat, calories aren't the only factor to consider. Some foods seem to contribute to belly fat. You also have to eat a healthy diet and choose foods that help to decrease body fat. The following article will discuss how to choose foods to help you get a flatter tummy.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Chicken
• Yogurt
• Selenium supplement
• Olive oil
• Fish
• Tofu

1. Be sure to eat vegetables and fruit. Replace grains and carbohydrates with fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain fiber, which helps you to feel full. The also contain antioxidants, which help to prevent belly fat.

2. Incorporate more selenium into your diet. This mineral is linked to lower rates of obesity, particularly belly fat.

3. Incorporate protein into your diet. Protein keeps you feeling full and will boost your energy. This will lead to overall weight loss.

4. Enjoy a glass of wine with dinner. Some studies claim that a glass of wine a day helps to fight against belly fat. One 4-ounce glass of wine seems to be optimal. Be sure not to overindulge, however. An extra glass of wine or beer will add calories and inches to your waist.

5. Choose the appropriate fats. Eat monosaturated fats. Olive oil is a good example. The fats in fish, walnuts and tofu are also considered to be good fats. However, the fats in cereals, corn oil, eggs and bakery goods should be limited.

Tips & Warnings

• Eat vegetables such as bell peppers before fruits. Limit your consumption of fruit juices. Getting enough selenium through your diet alone can be difficult. Consider trying a supplement in order to attain the recommended 55 mcg a day. Try to get 25 percent of your daily calories from protein. Make smart choices like fish, poultry, and yogurt. Cantaloupe, peaches and carrots are good sources of beta-carotene. Oranges, kiwi and berries are good sources of vitamin C.
• Be sure not to over do the protein. Too much can put stress on the kidneys. Eliminate trans fats from you diet completely. They have no nutritional value what-so-ever.

Resources

• Selenium Fact Sheet
• Information About Monounsaturated Fats

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[aquaeyedgirl]

on 7/13/2009 I've heard of Selenium before but did not know all of its effects on the body. Thx for including the Selenium fact sheet link. Oh btw catchy title!

[josiededios]

on 7/13/2009 Might do good if you can include exercise in the regimen. It helps avoid fat concentration in the belly area. Otherwise, this is a good article and the thing about wine is something I love in this article.

[franchesca]

on 7/13/2009 This is a great article! I didn't know about the wine -- how wonderful.*

[MidniteWriter]

on 7/13/2009 great article, 5* Congrats on making the front page!

[lilolladystuff]

on 7/13/2009 Selenium is a new one to me also. Thanks for the helpful article.