15 Flat Stomach Food For A Slimmer You 😄👙😋
posted in Food & Drink on 11/28/2014
Spinach
This low-calorie (only 40 calories per cup!) highly versatile food is a flat belly must-have because it helps you feel full. Spinach is also a good source of calcium which helps your muscles contract. 
We love our Slow Cooker Spinach and Mozzarella Frittata and Skinny Artichoke & Spinach Penne Casserole.
Avocados
A bowl of guacamole and a bag of chips isn’t what we have in mind. But slice up a fresh avocado and you’ll get about 15g of fiber- a great way to keep hunger at bay. Plus, enjoy just ¼ cup of avocado and you’ll be rewarded with a full serving of monounsaturated fatty
Eggs
Eggs are packed with protein power, and eating a heavy dose of the nutrient at breakfast can fend off hunger as the day progresses. Bonus: Eggs also contain vitamin B12, which helps your body break down those dreaded fat cells.
 Deviled Eggs
 and Individual Egg & Spinach Bowls are perfect ways to enjoy eggs!
Nut Butters
Nut butters are a great source of monounsaturated fats, which helps drop persistent belly fat. Spread on your favorite nut butter and feel good about a tasty treat, but don’t overdo it. About ¼ cup is a proper portion.
Tomatoes
Low in calories, high in flavor and water content make the tomato a perfect belly minimizer. It’s also a natural diuretic so it helps belly boat vanish.
 They shine in our Heirloom Tomato Salad with Herbs and Spicy Chili with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
.
Nonfat Greek Yogurt
Not only is Greek yogurt full of flavor, it’s also a belly blaster because it’s higher in filling protein than regular yogurt. Bonus: Greek yogurt also contains probiotics that can work to reduce bad bacteria in the intestines and minimize belly bloating.
Almonds (with skins)
This nut is packed with belly busting power. Almonds help build muscle, reduce cravings, and make a most convenient snack. Avoid salted almonds. Instead, nibble on raw almonds that still have their skin. 
Slow Cooker Almond Blast Oatmeal and Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
 are great ways to add almonds to your diet.
Beans
Beans get a bad rap as gas givers, but they help fire off fat, develop muscle and regulate digestion. Beans help you feel full so it’s less likely that you’ll over-indulge. Bonus: Beans help keep you regular, which minimizes the bloated
Turkey
Turkey is a terrific belly fighter because it is super low in calories and high in protein. Your body burns more calories digesting protein than it does to digest carbohydrates. It also contains leucine, which can help maintain muscle mass while you shed weight- keeping your metabolism charged
Whole Grains
Your body starts to store fat when your insulin levels rise. Whole grains help burn fat by slowly releasing their energy so insulin levels don’t spike. 
Whole Grain Penne Pasta with Greens & Beans and Slow Cooker Skinny Spaghetti
 are great dishes to incorporate whole grains into your diet.
Berries
Berries are yummy belly blasters. Berries are full of fiber which prolongs your sense of satisfaction, and since it can’t be digested, fiber is calorie free. Bonus: Fiber cleans out your digestive tract and one cup of raspberries offer a whopping 8g fiber!
 Blackberry-Raspberry
Garlic
Did you know that garlic is a thermogenic? That means it boosts metabolism which helps burn off belly fat. It also maximizes fat burning for energy. 
Use garlic in our Marinated Mushrooms and 
Standing Rib Roast.
Soybeans
Soybeans are a super belly fat fighter. Soybeans help thwart the accumulation of fats and change fats into energy. Because soybeans are easy to digest they help flush pesky belly fat. Soybeans are a great alkaline food to add to your diet.
. Vinegar
Vinegar is said to promote stable blood sugar levels which helps you avoid a dangerous sugar crash that results in carb overload. 
Kale Slaw with Toasted Walnuts and 
Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Salad both incorporate vinegar.
Walnuts
Walnuts are wonderful. Walnuts contain a hefty amount of Omega 3 fatty acids that help the body burn fat. Be sure to avoid salted walnuts- eat them all-natural instead.
 Our Walnut Crusted Chicken Breasts and a 
Chicken Salad Sandwich with Bok Choy, Red Grapes and Walnuts
 are perfect additions to your menu plans.








