Belly fat-fighting foods are those that
increase your metabolism, high in fiber, curb your appetite and provide a
substantial energy boost.
Focusing your diet on plant-based foods and
healthy fats such as olive and canola oils have long been known for their
heart-health benefits (and, more recently, their brain-boosting effect). Significant
studies show that this eating plan is also effective for losing and maintaining
weight, especially among older adults.
Eat foods that help to increase your metabolic
rate. The higher your metabolism, the
more calories you burn. Foods that improve your general energy level will
increase non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) - you’ll be more inclined
to walk, clean, and move, even after your workout because you’ll have abundant
energy to use.
An example of good fat-fighting Food to eat is
Brussels Sprout:
Brussels Sprouts-
Low-Calorie Veggie
If you're looking to
cut back on calories without sacrificing flavor, sprouts are your new best
friend. “Vegetables like Brussels sprouts offer few calories yet are loaded
with fiber to help keep you feeling full for the long haul,” says Smith. As
with other produce, this fact makes them a great go-to side dish in your weight
loss meal plan.
Brussels sprouts are loaded with vitamin K
and vitamin C, which aid with functions such as blood
clotting, immune health, and growth and repair of body tissues,” says Smith.
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health confirms that vitamin K is beneficial to
blood clotting and rebuilding of bone tissues, while Mayo Clinic points out that vitamin C is crucial in
your body’s healing process.
A ½ cup of Brussels sprouts have 109 mcg of
vitamin K (91 percent of your DV, making it an excellent source) and 48 mg of
vitamin C (53 percent of your DV, also an excellent source), according to
the USDA. For those watching their carb intake, the
same serving has only 5.54 g of carbs, making Brussels sprouts ketogenic diet- and diabetes-friendly.
