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Health
It’s not just about working out, but eating healthy. Most times it’s the little things we eat that make the big difference. So yes, big meals can cause big weight gain, but so can small snacks. Read on to find out the absolute best belly-fat-fighting superstar snacks to add to your daily rotation.
Berries
Antioxidants can improve blood flow, delivering more oxy- gen to muscles, so ab revealing cardio is easier.
Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are packed with B vitamins and vitamin E, and are great for curbing hunger. Watch the salt content, besides that sunflower seeds are great for your shrinking belly.
Almonds
Almonds are a great source of vegetable protein and fiber. Add about two handfuls a day to help your waist.
Avocados
Avocados are a great source of heart-healthy MUFAs (mo- nounsaturated fatty acid), which are healthy fats. Avocado over fiber-rich toast can help clean your system and lose belly fat.
Green Tea
Three cups daily may boost your metabolism, and the com- pound ECGC makes it easier to burn fat.
Natural Peanut Butter
Peanut butter contains the antioxidant vitamin E, bone- building magnesium, muscle- friendly potassium, and immunity-boosting vitamin B6.
Dark Chocolate
Go for dark chocolate, not sugary milk chocolate. Dark Chocolate protects against heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.
Whole Grains
Foods like oatmeal, brown rice and quinoa fill you up, keep your insulin levels low, and may shrink fat cells.
Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts contain fiber, which helps with diges- tion.
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