Which foods are best for losing belly fat?

While there are no foods that really target belly fat (although there are plenty of opinions and theory!) following a healthy, whole foods based approach to eating helps maintain a trim mid-section. Labeled as "clean eating" or as I call it "lean eating", this nutritional intake consists of eating a variety of fruits and fresh vegetables, along with lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. In order to avoid storing excess fat in the abdominals, stay away from processed foods and fake sugars (Splenda, Sweet n Low, aspartame, saccharine, etc.). These things lead to the body storing more belly fat which is unhealthy for your overall health and quality of life.

Go for unprocessed foods that are in season (which means they'll be cheaper at the store) and eat every 3-4 hours to keep the metabolism running high.

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In health,

Michelle Carlson NASM-CPT, CES, AFPA-CNC

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