AVOCADO
The monounsaturated fats in avocados are among the best nutrients. Dieters who consumed these lost more stomach bulge than those eating the same number of calories, but less of the fats. A study in the journal of Obesity found that when monkeys ate trans fats their stomachs were 30% bigger than those eating monounsaturated fats. Dip veggies in 1/4 cup guacamole for a flat ab snack.
GREEN TEA
Unveil your six pack by drinking 3 cups of green tea per day. It revs up metabolism and may erase up to 30 calories a day. The compound ECGC in green tea makes it easier to burn fat.
YOGURT
Once you have the abs of your dreams you don’t need an episode of bloating to have you reaching for a cover up. Treat puffiness with probiotic yogurt. One cup a day promotes a healthy gut and promotes good bacteria that keeps the bad stuff out. I like Activia and Yo-Plus in strawberry, pomegranite and vanilla for variety.
BLUEBERRIES
Cardio can help blast fat and antioxidants in berries allow you to step up this critical conditioning. Antioxidants improve blood flow- which delivers more oxygen to the muscles. When muscles get what they need exercise feels easier so you can work out harder and last longer. Blueberries and blackberries are the best. Try them on whole grain waffles or in yogurt.
BULGUR
Dieters who muched on whole grains lost more fat than those who ate refined grains. Half a cup of cooked bulgur has more fiber (4g), and less calories than other grains. Fiber keeps your insulin levels low reducing cravings for sugar. Researchers speculate that this may shrink fat cells.
CHOCOLATE MILK
Upgrade your post work out drink with this yummy one! Athletes who drank chocolate milk had lower levels of muscle damage following 4 days of vigorours workouts than those who drank a sports drink. How? A glass of this delicious drink combines protein with carbs to promote muscle building. Stir in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder or syrup that has less than 20 grams of sugar into lowfat milk. Slurp on!!
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(Source: Superfoods for Flat Abs, by Liz Plosser, Self Magazine, June 2010)
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