I found some of this online.
I don’t know the original sources.
However, I modified it based on what I’m learning from the Paleo
Solution.
There are certain foods that rapidly burn belly fat and others that cause your body to store belly fat (and belly bulge).
1. Avocados: Loaded with two nutrients that are key to killing belly fat. High in fiber (11 to 17 grams per avocado) and monounsaturated fats, which studies have shown to actually “spot reduce” belly fat. Don’t worry about the “fat content” in Avacados. They have the fats that your body *needs* and actually assist in burning the fats that it’s been storing.
2. Veggies: Certain vegetables help fight normal environmental estrogen, which add belly fat: broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kale, and cabbage. As a side note, soybeans are *very* high in estrogen, thus tofu (made from soybeans) is also very high in estrogen and tells your body to store belly fat.
3. Lean Protein: This is an awesome source of belly-blasting protein. This includes wild fish, free-range chicken, whey protein powders, but primarily grass-fed beef because it contains natural CLA—a fat that studies have actually shown to burn fat. Your body will burn off as much as 30% of its calories after you eat it. Beware of grain-fed beef. That’s the stuff you need to avoid.
There are certain foods that rapidly burn belly fat and others that cause your body to store belly fat (and belly bulge).
1. Avocados: Loaded with two nutrients that are key to killing belly fat. High in fiber (11 to 17 grams per avocado) and monounsaturated fats, which studies have shown to actually “spot reduce” belly fat. Don’t worry about the “fat content” in Avacados. They have the fats that your body *needs* and actually assist in burning the fats that it’s been storing.
2. Veggies: Certain vegetables help fight normal environmental estrogen, which add belly fat: broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kale, and cabbage. As a side note, soybeans are *very* high in estrogen, thus tofu (made from soybeans) is also very high in estrogen and tells your body to store belly fat.
3. Lean Protein: This is an awesome source of belly-blasting protein. This includes wild fish, free-range chicken, whey protein powders, but primarily grass-fed beef because it contains natural CLA—a fat that studies have actually shown to burn fat. Your body will burn off as much as 30% of its calories after you eat it. Beware of grain-fed beef. That’s the stuff you need to avoid.
4. Wild Fish: Wild salmon is one of the best belly-blasting
foods because of its protein and high omega-3 fatty acid content. Pregnant
mothers need to be careful with the fish they eat to avoid mercury issues. Many
people are deficient in omega-3s and when they add them to their diet the fat
can really start coming off.
5. Eggs: They’re nutrient-dense and loaded with belly-burning protein, vitamins B6, B12, A, D, E, and K, folate, choline, lutein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. They also keep you full for long periods of time. Choose eggs that come from free-range chickens. You’ll get more healthy nutrients. Also, look for eggs from chickens that have been fed flax seeds. Their meat and eggs have more omegas.
6. Oils: Healthy oils like olive oil and coconut oil. These oils actually help you burn fat by supplying healthy oils your body needs to burn body blubber. Do not be afraid of oil. Do not be afraid of fat. There are fats that your body *needs* and if it doesn’t get them, you get sick. Your body also starts storing fat thinking you’re in a starvation mode—so you’ll die and you’ll die fat because you *didn’t* eat the right kinds of fat. AVOID CORN OIL.
7. Berries: Strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are loaded with fiber (which slows sugar absorption), and they’re packed with vitamins that can fight cravings (cravings can come from vitamin deficiencies).
8. Chili Peppers: Studies have shown that the active ingredient in chili peppers and powder – the stuff that makes it hot—capsaicin increases calorie-burning, stabilizes blood sugar levels (which decreases fat storage), and is a potent antioxidant. Add some of this “spice” to your life.
9. Cinnamon: Researchers have found that cinnamon contains a type of antioxidant that increases insulin sensitivity and effectively helps to stabilize blood sugar. This means you’ll store less belly fat.
10. Nut Butters: This is a mixed bag. You have to hunt to find a nut-butter that isn’t just a wad of high-fructose corn syrup (that stuff’ll kill you!) with some nut flavor. Look for “all natural” and “organic” nut butters that contain one ingredient: nuts. Anything else is just planning a heart attack. Any seeds and nuts are good, but some really great ones include: pistachios, walnuts, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds. These foods are high in healthy, belly-burning fats and minerals.
11. Green Tea: This nasty stuff (I have trouble choking it down) contains a potent antioxidant that many scientific studies have linked to increased fat burning. A report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that found green tea extract boosted the daytime metabolism of test subjects by 35 - 43%.
12. Yogurt: Greek yogurts like Stoneyfield Farms Oikos Greek Yogurt (plain) are loaded with probiotics that fight belly bulge. However, most regular yogurt is bad for your belly. It’s loaded with belly-bulging sugar (real or artificial) that you want to avoid it. Plain yogurt is the best—add your own fruit chunks to make it more palatable.
5. Eggs: They’re nutrient-dense and loaded with belly-burning protein, vitamins B6, B12, A, D, E, and K, folate, choline, lutein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. They also keep you full for long periods of time. Choose eggs that come from free-range chickens. You’ll get more healthy nutrients. Also, look for eggs from chickens that have been fed flax seeds. Their meat and eggs have more omegas.
6. Oils: Healthy oils like olive oil and coconut oil. These oils actually help you burn fat by supplying healthy oils your body needs to burn body blubber. Do not be afraid of oil. Do not be afraid of fat. There are fats that your body *needs* and if it doesn’t get them, you get sick. Your body also starts storing fat thinking you’re in a starvation mode—so you’ll die and you’ll die fat because you *didn’t* eat the right kinds of fat. AVOID CORN OIL.
7. Berries: Strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are loaded with fiber (which slows sugar absorption), and they’re packed with vitamins that can fight cravings (cravings can come from vitamin deficiencies).
8. Chili Peppers: Studies have shown that the active ingredient in chili peppers and powder – the stuff that makes it hot—capsaicin increases calorie-burning, stabilizes blood sugar levels (which decreases fat storage), and is a potent antioxidant. Add some of this “spice” to your life.
9. Cinnamon: Researchers have found that cinnamon contains a type of antioxidant that increases insulin sensitivity and effectively helps to stabilize blood sugar. This means you’ll store less belly fat.
10. Nut Butters: This is a mixed bag. You have to hunt to find a nut-butter that isn’t just a wad of high-fructose corn syrup (that stuff’ll kill you!) with some nut flavor. Look for “all natural” and “organic” nut butters that contain one ingredient: nuts. Anything else is just planning a heart attack. Any seeds and nuts are good, but some really great ones include: pistachios, walnuts, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds. These foods are high in healthy, belly-burning fats and minerals.
11. Green Tea: This nasty stuff (I have trouble choking it down) contains a potent antioxidant that many scientific studies have linked to increased fat burning. A report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that found green tea extract boosted the daytime metabolism of test subjects by 35 - 43%.
12. Yogurt: Greek yogurts like Stoneyfield Farms Oikos Greek Yogurt (plain) are loaded with probiotics that fight belly bulge. However, most regular yogurt is bad for your belly. It’s loaded with belly-bulging sugar (real or artificial) that you want to avoid it. Plain yogurt is the best—add your own fruit chunks to make it more palatable.
Some include the following, but there are dangers:
A. Dark Chocolate: Loaded with antioxidants (nearly eight
times the number found in strawberries) and it contains stimulants that can
have a positive effect on fat burning, including theobromine and caffeine. It
also contains a nice dose of oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated fat. Make
sure to choose the 78% or higher cocoa levels for best results. It usually also
includes sugar—which is something you need to remove from your diet as
completely as possible.
B. Oatmeal: If you must contaminate your body with grain, be sure to avoid the processed, high-sugar junk out there and stick to slow-cook oats. Add a dash of cinnamon, some walnuts, and berries. The high fiber has good properties—but the overall damage to your system from eating the grains makes it hard to call this a good thing for your body.
B. Oatmeal: If you must contaminate your body with grain, be sure to avoid the processed, high-sugar junk out there and stick to slow-cook oats. Add a dash of cinnamon, some walnuts, and berries. The high fiber has good properties—but the overall damage to your system from eating the grains makes it hard to call this a good thing for your body.
C. Beans: Black beans, navy beans, refried beans, and lima
beans all have 6 or more grams of fiber per ½ cup. Fiber can clean your system
of pounds of “toxic waste” and reduce your belly bulge in a big way. Another iffy suggestion. The beans are also
high in carbs and the body treats it in much the same way as grains. Bad stuff.
Better to eat some lean beef, chicken, eggs or nuts.
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