Best Belly Fat Reducing Foods in Summer

Hà Lê (Theo Cục An toàn thực phẩm, Bộ Y tế) |

The foods that effectively reduce belly fat, are both delicious and refreshing, ideal to enjoy on hot summer days.

1. Tomatoes: are rich in antioxidants, especially lycopene, which helps reduce inflammation and control leptin, thereby limiting cravings. They are low in calories (about 22 calories/fruit), rich in vitamin C that supports fat burning during exercise. Choose organic tomatoes because they contain more 55% vitamin C than regular tomatoes.

2. Berries: can help you avoid gaining weight by containing lower blood sugar levels, which means that blood sugar increases less when hungry. Berries also contain fiber 1 cup of raspberries contains up to 8g of fiber, which can help you lose weight by feeling full longer. A study on animals shows that eating blueberries can reduce belly fat.

3. Seafood salad: made from fresh fish just caught from the river. Then the chef will marinate the fresh fish slices with lemon or orange juice and mix the spices to "rive". This dish is rich in protein, a macronutrient that supports weight loss as well as omega-3 fatty acids that help lose weight.

4. Shrimp: About 90g of shrimp contains 101 calories and only 1 g of fat, 19 g of protein makes you feel full longer and limit eating afterwards. They are also a rich source of selenium and vitamin B. You should not fry avocado or stir-fry it but should only grill and boil it.

5. Spinach: This leafy green contains vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and folat and is only 7 calories in 1 cup. It can reduce cravings.

6. Watermelon: a wonderful fruit of summer. Eat 1 piece of watermelon instead of 1 slice of cake, you will lose hundreds of calories. Watermelon contains 92% of water and it can help cope with hunger associated with dehydration.

7. Stone green tea: contains sugar that can be very good. epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) in green tea is associated with promoting fat burning, controlling appetite and losing weight. Can be added with mint for flavor, mint also acts as an appetite suppressant.

8. Greek yogurt

A glass of Greek yogurt contains 23g of protein, according to studies that can soothe hunger and make you feel fuller. It also helps enhance the flavor of salads, smoothies and even desserts.

Hà Lê (Theo Cục An toàn thực phẩm, Bộ Y tế)
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