There has been much written about the Mediterranean diet and how it is healthy and can help you lose weight. The "Flat Belly Diet " follows these same ideas. The diet focuses on foods that can help you lose belly fat. This diet also helps lowering your stroke and heart attack risk. according to the American Heart Association. These foods are in the category of MUFAs--monounsaturated fatty acids-- and specifically help you lose belly fat.
Salad
It's not the lettuce and tomato that make you eliminate belly fat, but what you put on top. Use oils high in MUFA for the dressing, like olive, sunflower or flaxseed.
Peanuts
Have some roasted peanuts for high protein and good monounsaturated fat. Peanut butter is also a good choice to help you lose belly fat.
Stir Fry
Stir fry chicken, beef, fish, or just stick to the vegetables. What really matters is that you use one of the MUFA oils. Try walnut or soybean.
Olives
Black and green olives are high in MUFAs, and may help eliminate belly fat. Eat them whole or add them to your favorite recipes for a distinctive taste.
Chocolate
Chocolate, especially if it is dark or semisweet, can help get rid of some of that stomach fat. Keep it to a 1/4-cup a serving so the calories don't add up.
Almonds
Snack on some almonds for a low carbohydrate option that also helps get rid of belly fat. Almond butter is also something to try as a change from peanut butter.
Sesame
Snack on sesame seeds or sprinkle them on chicken or a salad. Sesame seed oil is also a good choice to help lose belly fat.
Tapenade
Tapenade is a savory spread made from olives. It is low in calories and can help you to lose belly fat. Spread it on a whole wheat English muffin or crackers.
Tahini
Tahini is made from sesame seeds. It has a paste-like consistency so it can be used as a spread. Try it on some vegetables (like carrots or celery) to help get rid of belly fat.
Avocados
Avocado may help shrink your waistline. Use it sliced or as a spread on sandwiches. You can also make a simple guacamole with some spices and a little salsa.
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