A recent article over at AOL Body caught my attention because it was titled “5 Food Fixes for Flat Abs.” I read the title and thought to myself that it couldn’t be possible to eat certain foods to trim my abs, so I read on to see what it meant. The gist of the article was this – foods alone aren’t going to trim your mid-section, but they’ll certain help. Here’s their advice for getting a flatter tummy:

• Eat Fruits and Veggies (duh!) – in particular, orange ones like carrots. Researchers believe that foods like carrots are loaded with antioxidants which ward off ab fat.
• Eat foods with Selenium – apparently selenium is a cancer fighting mineral that also helps lower rates of abdominal obesity. This one is tricky though because the levels of selenium you get will vary based upon where the foods were grown. They suggest to get a supplement if you don’t think you’re getting enough.
• Incorporate protein – Protein helps keep you full, boost your energy, and can help reduce the amount of fat being stored in your mid-section.
• Drink a glass of wine – It’s not that you should start drinking, but if you already drink a glass of wine each day, know that there are some benefits!
• Eat healthy fats – like olive oil and Omega 3s!

Additional Reading:
• Calorie Free Foods! You Can Eat Lots of These…
• Why Low Glycemic Index Foods?
• Sheryl Crow’s List of "Important Things You Can Do For Your Health"
• Five Foods to Cut Back On
• Foods That Are Good For You, but…

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