Flat-Belly Foods and Nutrients

10 Super-Nutrients for a Flat Belly

Lose weight faster—and see results where it matters most—by packing your diet with these secret weapons
By Erin Hicks fitbie
 

Calcium

What it is: Calcium is the most common mineral in the human body. About 99 percent of the calcium in the body is found in bones and teeth.

The belly-flattening science: A study published in Nutrition & Metabolism found that those who consumed 1,400 or 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day gained less body fat over a 4-year period. In another study at the University of Tennessee, scientists found that those who ate three daily servings of calcium lost 70 percent more weight and 64 percent more body fat.

Foods to choose: Hard cheese, low-fat milk, sardines, fortified orange juice, leafy greens and yogurt.

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