Ways to Lose Belly Fat

10 Ways to Shrink Your Stomach

Encourage your abs to come out of hiding with these surprisingly simple flat-belly tricks
By Adam Bornstein womenshealth
 

How Do I Know Which Fats Are OK to Eat?

It's been scientifically proven: Eating fat helps you become slim, says Aragon. In fact, the Institute of Medicine recommends that fatty foods make up 20 to 35 percent of your total calories. This, of course, isn't an invitation to head over to the nearest fast-food joint. You have to include the right fats—primarily monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) like nuts, avocados, and healthy oils—and stay away from processed foods that contain trans fats, such as baked goods. A report in the British Journal of Nutrition found that a MUFA-rich diet helped people lose small amounts of weight and body fat even when they didn't change their calorie intake. What's more, dieters who took a high-fat approach needed 25 fewer days to lose 10 pounds than those who used a high-carb approach, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University—and that was on a diet of 30 percent fat! (Pick up our Flat Belly Diet meal plan and discover which healthy fats you can load onto your plate.) So go ahead and indulge (in moderation) in fatty foods that are good for your body, including beef (top round and sirloin), pork, eggs (yolks too), and reduced-fat sour cream and cheese.

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