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Top 12 Foods That Burn Belly Fat

Here is our list of the 12 best foods that burn belly fat, along with recommendations on how to prepare them in the most delicious way!

By Sourabh Singh Updated on September 29, 2023 • 8 min read
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Studies conducted by nutrition centers all over the world confirm that certain foods can help you lose weight and burn belly fat. And no, it is not carnivorous plants eating you up from the inside (even though most of them are legumes and vegetables). The listed foods either make you feel full without resulting in a weight increase, or directly decrease sugar and fat absorption. Eat and get slimmer: counterintuitive yet true.Here is our list of the 12 best foods that burn belly fat, along with recommendations on how to prepare them in the most delicious way!

  • Oats

Fiber-rich foods are water-absorbing and slow down the digestion process while reducing sugar absorption. Few foods are higher in fiber than oats. Oats also help you feel full, meaning they will reduce your craving for snacks and munching. Oats occupy our number one position in our best foods that burn belly fat list because they are also cheap and easily available. Suggested recipe: start your day with a bowl of porridge, heating-up milk with oats. You could also add some fruits or other foods to our list to make it more interesting!

  • Plain yogurt

Plain yogurt can easily be combined with other weight-loss foods on our list. It is also delicious and overall enjoyed by everyone in the world. If this wasn't enough, yogurt has beneficial bacteria called probiotics which are beneficial for metabolism regulation, proven to have a positive effect on fat reduction. Hence why it ranks high on our list!Suggested recipe: the best after-work snack, yogurt smoothie with watermelon (a fat-burning fruit), and oats. 

  • Apples

Apples are incredibly high in fiber, containing almost 40% of the daily recommended fiber intake in a single fruit. Apple fibers slow down the digestion process and make you feel satiated for a longer period of time after eating. Apples have natural sugars (fructose), but this is compensated by the fiber content, which slows down sugar absorption.Suggested recipe: apple salad with lettuce, olive oil, nuts, and vinegar (all of which are also proven to reduce body fat!)

  • Olive Oil

We could not continue down our list without clarifying this one further. Extra virgin olive oil is a natural fat that has been proven to burn abdominal fat due to the feeling of satiation it delivers. On the other hand, olive oil helps process alcohol, which allows one to consume a beer or a glass of wine without this leading to a fat increase. Olive oil also improves the functioning of intestinal transit, further leading to weight loss.Suggested recipe: use olive oil in salads or eat it plain with some lemon and pencil after waking up. 

  • Dark Chocolate 

Unlike white or milky chocolate, dark chocolate (+90% of cocoa) is very low in fat and will help you feel satiated quickly. Other than decreasing appetite, dark chocolate is known for having a positive effect on your mood due to its aphrodisiac qualities. Furthermore, dark chocolate is known for improving insulin sensitivity, therefore contributing to weight loss and fat reduction. Isn't that amazing news?Suggested recipe: place a cocoa bean or a +95% chocolate square inside a date. Filling, low in calories, and simply delicious! 

  • Eggs

Eggs are very high in protein. Depending on how they are cooked, they can also contain less than 80 calories per egg (when boiled). Eggs also contain leucine, which is an amino acid that increases the metabolic rate, thus reducing body fat and helping weight reduction. They also have a great satiation effect. Very complete!Suggested recipe: put a boiled egg in a bowl of rice Rahmen with pepper, garlic, an onion, and a few slices of chicken. The ultimate healthy dinner!

  • Chicken

Chicken is a permanent ingredient in all weight loss diets. And it is there for a reason. Chicken is easy to cook, you can eat it with anything, it is low in fat and high in protein, and it will satiate you. The best way to cook chicken and reduce calorie intake is to boil it. This way, it will also become more tender.Suggested recipe: boiled-chicken Mexican tortilla with corn tortilla bread, tomato, lettuce, a whole onion, and 3 peppers.

  • Cardamom 

The discovery of cardamom can set a before and an after in someone's life. Its floral, somewhat lemony taste can be the magical ingredient that will turn your dish, tea, or infusion into a divine elixir. Cardamom has been linked to reduced sugar and cholesterol absorption. It also slows down the digestion process, thus making it into our top 12 foods that burn belly fat list.Suggested recipe: black tea, half a liter of water, 3 cardamom units, a cinnamon stick, and milk. Boil it and enjoy a cup of delicious Tibetan tea. 

  • Broccoli 

Broccoli is high in fiber, low in fat, and very filling, thus another great food to burn belly fat. Besides, broccoli has been recognized for having anticancer properties. Furthermore, it also improves insulin sensitivity, thus leading to weight loss and a reduced risk of diabetes.Suggested recipe: roll your broccoli in thinly-cut pumpkins (another fat-burning food), and fry the rolled veggies in a tomato sauce with oregano and pencil. You will thank us later! 

  • Mushrooms

Mushrooms are the whole package: they are delicious, they can be cooked in a variety of ways, and they are low in calories and very rich in fiber. Not only can they make you feel full fast, but they are also a great source of Vitamin D. And Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to higher levels of body fat.Suggested recipe: put your mushrooms in a salad with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, percil and spray it all with a bit of lemon juice. Best summer salad!

  • Cauliflower 

Cauliflower is almost calorie-free and packed with fibers, therefore making it into our list of best foods that burn belly fat. Cauliflower also has anti-cancer properties. It can be eaten raw, but we suggest you go for the Spanish grandma recipe right below.Suggested recipe: fry one onion and 3 garlic teeth in olive oil, add tomato and cauliflower, and boil it all with your favorite vegetable broth. 

  • Carrots 

Last but not least: carrots will make you feel fuller than any other veggie, they are low in calories and super rich in fiber, exactly what you are looking for to reduce body fat and experience weight loss. Carrots can be eaten in myriads of ways, they are cheap and available everywhere. They had to be on our list.Suggested recipe: you can use carrots in any kind of lentil soup or salad, but in this case, we suggest the more conventional "eat them raw while watching TV, they are the perfect substitute for popcorn!Also, Read Best Green Tea for Weight Loss.

Getting rid of stubborn fats

No matter how much exercise or dieting one does bear in mind that most people will find it very difficult to get rid of stubborn fats. Stubborn fats are generally located in the abdomen and belt area. Models and movie stars have to endure a full-time gym and diet regime to get rid of them, and many resort to a fat removal surgery called liposuction. This being said, rest assured, the foods in our list will help you to lose weight and reduce body fat, if eaten in moderate amounts and combined with healthy living habits.Call +91 8010-994-994 and talk to Credihealth Medical Experts for FREE. Get assistance in choosing the right specialist doctor and clinic, compare treatment costs from various centers, and timely medical updates
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Sourabh Singh is a medical writing expert With over 11 years of experience writing and editing articles, blogs, product reviews, e-books, news, press releases, and more for various healthcare brands.

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