20 Foods to help keep your stomach flat

Slim & Trim: 20 Foods to help keep your stomach flat

MF editorial team

17 Nov 2016

Exercise is all well and good, but your diet also plays an important role in keeping the flabbiness at bay!

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Lean fish
Whether cod or hake, consuming lean fish will allow you to maintain a flat stomach thanks to all that healthy protein.
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Chilli peppers
Hot peppers help to reduce appetite as well as speed up your metabolism. It is every woman's slimming secret!
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Melon
Rich in minerals, melons (rock melon, honeydew melon, etc) are ideal for detoxing your kidneys. Moreover, its high potassium content promotes a flat stomach.
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Green vegetables
Whether it be cabbage, broccoli, spinach, or lettuce, vegetables are known to be slimming allies thanks to all that fibre!
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Cucumber
As it is rich in water, it helps to fight against water retention and works as a diuretic.
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Lemon
Lemon has strong detoxifying properties, and the fruit also acts as a diuretic. Lemon juice in a glass of warm water every morning helps digestion.
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Brown rice
With double the fibre of white rice, brown rice is also more digestible and more nutritious.
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Oatmeal
Very filling and rich in fibre, oats are a great source of energy. Oats also help to get those bowels moving.
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Poultry
Poultry (turkey, chicken) is generally quite lean compared to other sources of meat. It is easy to digest and won't be stored in the belly.
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Quinoa
With its low glycemic index, quinoa prevents fat storage in the abdominal region.
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Avocado
If eaten in moderation (avocados are still high in calories, after all), the fruit can aid in digestion as it is rich in fibre.
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Mango
Mango is an ideal fruit to help you stay slim. It fights against body acidity and poor digestion.
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Asparagus
Composed of 92% water, asparagus is an ideal weight loss food. Eat without condiments to keep its slimming benefits.
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Artichoke
With its high levels of potassium, artichokes make for a great diuretic. Eat in moderation, though, as it can cause bloating.
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Ginger
Replace salt with the aromatic ginger to perfectly season your meals while keeping your belly trim.
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Apple
Apples are an excellent appetite suppressant. In addition to this, the fruit regulates your bowel movements thanks to all its fibre.
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Pear
The high water content in pears contribute to its properties as a hydrating fruit. In addition, pears are high in fibre, promoting digestion.
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Green tea
In addition to eliminating toxins and promoting waste transit, green tea has anti-aging properties too!
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Pineapple
Pineapple helps digestion due to its fibre content.
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Almonds
When eaten in moderation (a handful each day), abdominal fat can slowly be eliminated.

Want to look good in that tight-fitting swimsuit during your end-of-year vacation but need to lose that flabby belly? It would be a shame if you decided to forego lounging around in the sun just because you’re a little self-conscious of how you look! If you’ve let yourself go a little this year, don’t worry, all you’ve got to do is pay close attention to your diet.

Make sure to avoid foods that bloat the belly, such as soft drinks, salt, and candy. Instead, snack on the options we have prepared in the gallery above in order to achieve that slim tummy you’ve always dreamed of!

Ophelia Rozé

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