A fat belly is not only uncomfortable but also,
unhealthy and ugly. Toning the stomach can be done through exercises
and proper foods. Low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets are effective for
toning the abdomen muscles. Sugar, fat, processed foods and carbonated
beverages are foods that contain high caloric value and cause quick
weight gain. Eliminating these from the diet is absolutely essential.
Add the following foods to your diet if you wish to lose weight and tone your abdomen:
Unprocessed beans: These are rich in protein and can be combined with salads to make a tasty meal.
Fish:
Salmon and Tuna are a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids and proteins.
Proteins help to build up muscle. A high protein diet is extremely
helpful in shedding off extra flab.
Lemons, limes, and oranges: They contain fat burning properties and are rich in Vitamin C.
Asparagus: A great food that reduces weight by removing the acid that bonds fat to the cells.
Oatmeal: This not only contains dietary fiber which is essential for weight loss, but is proven to lower cholesterol levels.
The
five foods listed above go a long way to help in stomach toning. To see
quicker results, have a diet not exceeding 1000-2000 calories per day (depending on your sex, weight, health and ultimate goals).
Breakfast could comprise one egg, oatmeal in skim milk and a
glass of fresh orange juice;
Mid morning snack could include cucumber
and sprouted beans with a cup of tea or coffee;
Lunch could be a
combination of two wheat bread tuna sandwiches, green salad comprising
lettuce, asparagus, spinach and beetroot;
Evening snack could include
two multi-grain biscuits with a cup of tea or coffee;
Dinner could
comprise a clear vegetable or chicken broth soup, kidney-beans cooked
in tomatoes, vegetable salads and yogurt.
The icing on the cake
would be a brisk 20 minute walk, using stairs instead of elevators and
standing through day as much as possible because standing also helps in
expending more calories than sitting.
