Nine Foods That Help You Trim Belly Fat

Certain foods are known to promote weight loss in the gut region but one food type is the worst for producing an expanding belly . . . . namely sugar. If you can limit or eliminate as much of this food from your diet as possible, you will go a long way in reducing the spare tire around the waist.

Sugar is enemy number one in your battle of the bulge but unfortunately it’s a product that can be hidden in a host of food products, including those considered healthy.  For example, read the label on most salad dressings and you will find it listed as the third or fourth ingredient . . . . meaning that something that potentially should be good for your is making your gut expand.

The following article lists a few foods that will help cut down on that expanding waistline.

Nine Foods That Help You Trim Belly Fat

Obesity is blamed for many health conditions. Belly fat, in particular, is thought to be even worse for health. It is linked to several other lifestyle related disorders.

Fortunately a team of researchers have put forth a new program known as the zero belly program. This program is designed to specifically reduce fat around the belly region. The diet associated with this program is based upon the science called nutritional genetics.

Nutritional genetics is a science which studies the relationship between human genome, nutrition and health. It studies how individual differences in genes influence the body’s response to diet and nutrition.

Researchers have used this science to create a program that works in three ways. First, it cuts down on excess salt, dairy and artificial sweeteners. Then it heals the gut by feeding good microbes in the belly, because a balanced gut turns off fat genes. Finally, it helps store lean protein, healthy fats and quality fiber only. In their study the researchers found that the panelists who underwent the zero belly program lost up to 3 inches in just 7 days.

Here are list of those nine foods, which were used in the zero belly program.

Zero balance drinks, which are essentially plant based smoothies. They include protein, healthy fat, and fiber and contain resveratrol.

Red Fruits, which are some of the healthiest foods to eat. They are also more effective in turning off obesity genes.

Eggs contain a nutrient called choline that turns off the genes for visceral fat gain.

Olive oil, because it controls hunger for up to four hours.

Extra plant protein from soy or split peas or nuts and seeds like almonds, pecans or sunflower seeds is also good.

Beans, rice, oats and other fibers work with gut bacteria to turn off genes for diabetes.

Lean meat, as it allows the metabolism to stay high.

Spices like cinnamon, ginger reduce inflammation and attack fat genes.

Leafy greens, green tea and bright vegetables reduce inflammation and help turn off fat-storage genes.

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P.S.  Combine these foods with a good exercise program and you have the makings a long-term healthy lifestyle upgrade.

P.P.S.  Visit How to Prevent Pre-diabetes for information on how to prevent pre-diabetes for happening to you.