When people set out to design a physical fitness program, one of the most popular areas of the body they tend to focus on is the belly. There are many exercises and gym workouts that you can do to help strengthen your core and add more muscle to your belly area, but you also want to lose belly fat. Losing belly fat involves making changes to your diet. Following are a few superfoods that can help you lose belly fat.
Chickpeas
Chickpeas are an amazing superfood because they’re filled with protein and fiber. They’re also loaded with antioxidants and minerals that help blast away bloat in the tummy area. You can use chickpea flour in place of regular flour for baking, or add whole chickpeas (also known as Garbanzo Beans) to stews and salads. Be careful of hummus, which is proportionally high in fat.
Peanut Butter
This protein-rich nut spread is delicious and loaded with protein. In addition to helping you feel full, it also helps you build muscle while strengthening your immune system.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms aren’t only delicious, but when grown in sunlight, they’re loaded with vitamin D that can help cut down on abdominal fat. Load roasted portobello mushrooms onto whole wheat toast with a drizzle of avocado oil for an amazing sandwich, or add them to your sautees as a hearty meat-alternative.
At The MAX Challenge of Commack, we want to help you design a physical fitness program that gives you the healthy body you crave. Contact us for more information.
