Take Off The Belly Fat - 6 Steps to Do It..

It is not uncommon for women approaching or going through menopause to increase their belly weight gain by 50%. Researchers who studied women going through perimenopause and menopause discovered that they can gain from five to fifteen pounds. By adding the foods in the list below to a good eating plan you can start to lose belly fat.

1. Avocados to the Rescue.

High in monounsaturated fats , these are a great fat source without all of the calories of high-fat food. Eating these types of fat keep us healthy without the weight gain put on by high-fat food. Women lost a third of their belly fat in one month during a study done by Yale Prevention Research Center just by switching to a 1600-calorie diet high in MUFAS. Flaxseeds , nuts, and olives are other good sources of MUFA.

2. Egg Whites are Great Protein.

With no added fat, eggs provide all the benfits of protein. Preserving muscle tissue and curbing hunger are just a few reasons why eggs can help you burn fat. People have shed more belly fat and cut back on calories overall by increasing their protein intake by 25-20%. Eating lean cuts of pork, chicken, and turkey, and fish, soy, and whey protein are an excellent way to get protein in your diet.

3.Green Tea is Great.

Adults who sipped a sport drink with green tea and exercised dropped seven percent of their belly fat in three months. It is unknown what causes the weight loss but the researchers think that phytochemicals in the green tea speed up metabolism. This increase in metabolism triggers the release of fat and promotes fat burning. The other group in the above study drank a regular sports drink and exercised and only dropped 0.3 off their belly.

4. Sour Cherries and Weight Loss.

A study done by the University of Michigan had researchers feed tart cherry powder to rats and the rats lost 17% of belly fat. Rats also lost fat when they ate crushed blueberries in another trial. Anthocyanins-antioxidants in the fruit may be responsible.

5. Eat Whole Grains.

The Journal of Clinical Nutrition did another study on obese adults where they incorporated 4-7 servings of whole grains into their eating plan and they lost twice as much belly fat as another group eating refined food. Whole grains can help to burn abdominal fat by keeping insulin levels lower. Include foods such as whole wheat tortillas, whole grain pasta, oatmeal, and brown rice in your diet.

6. Get Enough Sleep.

If you don't get a good nights sleep you can get hungry easier because the hormone leptin and the hormone ghrelin are lowered. Get at least 7.5 hours of sleep.

A 10-15 pound weight loss can make a huge difference in your health. Substituting the above foods for bad ones in your diet is a great start. Getting rid of the belly fat will make you feel healthier, more attractive, and more in control.


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Author: Susan St. Martin
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