Saturday 4 January 2014

Foods that help fight against belly fats

Fruits and vegetables

All fruits and vegetables, due to their rich nutrient and fiber content, help to combat chronic inflammation, so make sure to include fruits as part of your daily diet routine.
Some of the anti-inflammatory fruits and vegetables to include in your meal plan include pineapple, apples, berries, , mushrooms, papaya and spinach.


Green tea

Green tea can help you to reduce your waistline and it also fight against inflammation. This is due to the presence of flavonoids in this with natural anti-inflammatory properties. It also contain the compound EGCG which help to reduce body fat.



Monounsaturated fats

It helps to raise your healthy HDL cholesterol levels along with reduction of overall inflammation. Plants with monounsaturated fats include olive oil, almonds, and avocado.



Omega-3 fatty acids

 Adiet with a high percentage of omega-3 fatty acids and a low percentage of omega-6 fatty acids has been linked with decreased inflammation. Great food sources include walnuts, flaxseed, and fish, such as wild Alaskan salmon.


Spices

Food regarded as spices includes garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and chili peppers and they are known to have potent inflammation-reducing capabilities.




Water

Dehydration is not good for your body and it kills. Staying hydrated can be of great help in flushing inflammation-causing toxins out of your body.


Whole grains

Whole grains are rich in fiber therefore  help control the insulin response in your body. Whole grains are anti inflammatory because of the high Vitamin B contents that help reduce homocystine which is an inflammatory hormone in the body.

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