How Foods Help Burn Belly Fat

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Flushing toxins from the cells and lowering the amount of fat and sugar in the bloodstream can be extremely supportive in reducing the amount of belly fat that you carry. Certain fruits are excellent for supporting these processes and are convenient and enjoyable additions to any menu.

* Grapefruit – burns calories and flushes excess fluids, clears toxins

* Watermelon – prevents plaque and lipid buildup in the body, flushes fats

* Tart cherries – reduces blood cholesterol and contains anti-oxidant properties that support release of toxins

* Tomatoes – decreases chronic inflammation which increases belly fat

Allowing your body the opportunity to flush toxins will not only reduce the amount of fat in your body, but also support your metabolism and other necessary functions as well.

Most of all it is important to realize that stress causes our bodies to deposit fat around our waistlines. It’s an ancient survival method that helps us store fuel in case of famine or disease. Managing stress so that we don’t emotionally over-eat can really help decrease your body’s fat-storage response to stress.

Nourishing your body does not have to mean contributing to fat, it means providing proper nutrition so that your body can function normally. I have witnessed several women decrease their mid-sections just by feeding their bodies properly rather than trying to restrict calories alone. These foods alone might not automatically whittle away unwanted pounds, but they can definitely support your body in feeling good and staying fit.

Author

This article was written for Insights-on-Health.com in Oct 2013 by Vicki Wiepking. Vicki is a 2008 graduate of The McKay Method School of Energy Healing in Bozeman, MT, and a certified Flower Essence Practitioner. She is the owner of Rasa Deva Wellness in Bozeman, where she offers a unique combination of energy healing, flower essences and essential oils to her clients. Vicki currently teaches energy healing classes at both the McKay Method and HealthWorks Institute.

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