Foods That Burn Belly Fat Fast

What if I told you that there are foods you could eat that could help your body burn fat including that stubborn belly fat, would you believe me? I have put together an awesome list of foods that burn belly fat fast so you can start incorporating these into your diet today!Now this is not to completely take place of a full healthy diet and exercise. In order to really see weight loss remember you're going to have to be at a caloric deficit meaning that you are burning more calories than you are consuming. So if you burn 2,500 calories per day but only eat 2,000 calories, then you are at a caloric deficit. You can go here to calculate how many calories you burn per day.

Please keep in mind that burning belly fat is more about what you don't eat than what you do eat so to maximize how effective these foods work for you then I suggest not eating refined carbs and sugar, including alcohol which tends to encourage fat storage in the abdominal area. Getting insufficient sleep also encourages fat storage so make sure to get 7-8 hours of sleep per night.

On to the list!

Foods That Burn Belly Fat Fast:

1. Grapefruit

Grapefruit is hands down the best food to eat to burn belly fat fast because it isn't only high in fiber but it's also very low in calories and it helps to reduce your insulin resistance preventing your body from storing as much sugar as fat. The benefit of lowering your insulin is that it curbs the appetite resulting in you hitting that caloric deficit much much easier.

2. Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are veggies like kale, spinach and collard greens. They are low in carbs high in water, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber which translates to fat loss and great health. Another benefit is that with these added to any meal you are sure to feel fuller quicker with less caloric intake.

3. Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a healthy complex carbohydrate which is great for regulating your blood sugar and keeping it from spiking after you eat. They also contain a high amount of Vitamin C, Folate (the natural form of Folic Acid), Potassium, Beta Carotene (which gets converted into Vitamin A) and Fiber.. making it one of the most nutritious foods you can eat!

4. Nuts

These are loaded with fiber, healthy fats and protein making them great for weight loss.

5. Beans

The soluble fiber in beans actually helps decrease visceral fat, which is the fat that's stored around your organs. Visceral fat is more hazardous to your health than the subcutaneous fat that's stored under the skin, it's one of the causes of that beer belly look. Try to aim for at least 10 grams of soluble fiber per day.

6. Bananas

Bananas are an awesome snack for fat loss, they are low in fat but contain enough starch to make you feel full. One banana is 105 calories making it a great snack. Plus it's rich in potassium which aids in muscle function, making it a great post workout snack.

7. Cinnamon

Okay this is a spice not a food, but you could add it to some of these other foods and really amp up the fat burning abilities like oatmeal and blueberries. Cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar, preventing spikes that cause belly fat to accumulate in the first place.

8. Blueberries

Studies show that blueberries can reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, this causes increased belly fat. Since they have such a high level of phytochemicals they can help to reduce and prevent belly fat.

9. Avocado

The key to eliminating belly fat is to consume good fats, which are monounsaturated fats, which is what avocados are rich in. Just half an avocado contains 20 grams of monounsaturated fat, this also helps to control blood sugar spikes that can like I said before, direct fat to store in the abdomen.

10. Whole Grains

Whole grains (if you don't have a problem with gluten) are full of insoluble fiber making you feel fuller longer they also help stabilize your blood sugar. Replace refined carbs like white rice and white bread with whole grains like oats, brown rice and quinoa, and you can decrease your belly fat.

11. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil can help you burn fat because it contains medium chain fatty acids which have been shown to increase energy expenditure (burn calories) compared to the same amount of calories from other longer chain fatty acids.

12. Quinoa

Quinoa is one of the best forms of complex carbs, it's also loaded with fiber, and contains almost twice as much protein as rice and three times as much almost three times as much protein as couscous. It also contains calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins B and E which will reduce cholesterol and prevent disease.

13. Apples

Apples are packed with nutrients and fiber which easily makes you feel full. So next time you feel hungry grab an apple to snack on instead of chips or ice cream.

14. Oatmeal

Eating oatmeal for breakfast is a sure way to flatten your belly, it's filled with soluble fiber. It will provide you with tons of energy, fuel your metabolism and help you to feel full longer. Eat steel cut oats if you can stand it because it is the least processed, if you can't opt for whole rolled oats (they have gluten free options) and don't go for the sugary flavored varieties. You can top it with fruits like blueberries, strawberries or goji berries to make it even more nutritious.

15. Cucumber

Cucumbers are extremely low in calories and filled with water and extremely refreshing. Since it's so high in water it can help you feel satiated quicker when eating. A full cup of sliced cucumbers contains only 14 calories so even after eating a large amount it will make you feel full without making you gain weight. It also has a cleansing effect on the body which can help to burn fat.

16. Berries

Berries are loaded with antioxidants and fiber. Berries help boost your metabolism which accelerates calorie burn and that equals fat burn. The high amount of fiber they contain help aid in feeling full for longer. The best berries for fat burn are black berries, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.

17. Green Tea

I know this is a list of foods but these last two drinks were wayyy too efficient at getting rid of belly fat to leave them off the list. Green tea is high in catechins and polyphenols, these are believed to help burn belly fat. In 2010 The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study showing that "subjects who consumed green tea catechins with caffeine saw a greater decrease in waist circumference and also lost more weight overall, than those who only consumed caffeine."

18. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar reduces blood sugar spikes after your meals, if also you only take 1 tbsp with your meals then it will make you feel fuller much sooner reducing the amount of calories you take in at a time. It also pulls out all sorts of toxins that are sitting in your colon adding to the appearance of a big belly.

Okayy ladies this was a list of 18 foods that burn belly fat fast, again these are to be coupled with a healthy diet and exercise to maximize the results you get out of this. Since belly fat is stubborn you need to be consistent and you will see results. Have a great day!