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6 Tested Ways to Lose Tummy Fat
Dt. Vinita JaiswalDietitian/Nutritionist • 28 Years Exp.M.Sc - Dietitics / Nutrition, B.Sc. - Dietitics / Nutrition
Losing belly fat can be challenging. It tends to stick on. However, there are certain food habits that can help you achieve the goal.
Here are 6 effective diet changes you need to make to be on track with tummy trimming:
1) Skip Alcohol: Alcohol causes dehydration, which will slow metabolism of your body. Miss alcohol for next few days. And whenever you have too much of alcohol, start the next day with 2 glasses of water (preferably lukewarm).
2) Avoid Salt Intake: Even a little more salt makes your body to temporarily hold water and fluids in the body, which can lead to bloating. Avoid processed foods, salty foods. Consume plenty of vegetables and fruits rich in water.
3) Curtail Milk Intake: If you remain fatigued and bloated or by gases in stomach particularly after having milk or dairy products, your body may be intolerant to lactose. This happens to people who have a problem digesting the milk's sugar, which can result in gas occurrence, cramps and diarrhoea. Avoid milk in any form from your diet.
4) Cut Carbs and fat intake: Avoid carbohydrates, such as pasta and white breads. Also avoid oily and junk foods, sugar, juices, cold drinks, and sweet items. When you reduce carbs intake, your body will start spending carbohydrate stock and also getting rid of accumulated fluids. Replace your carbs with fibre rich salads.
5) No Starch: Food stuffs rich in starch, such as potato, pasta and corn, cause gases. The only ingredient rich in starch that does not cause gases is rice.
6) Stay Active: Regular exercise is a great regulator, especially abdomen exercise. They relieve bloating by increasing heart beats. Whenever you can, take a walk after meals.
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Here are 6 effective diet changes you need to make to be on track with tummy trimming:
1) Skip Alcohol: Alcohol causes dehydration, which will slow metabolism of your body. Miss alcohol for next few days. And whenever you have too much of alcohol, start the next day with 2 glasses of water (preferably lukewarm).
2) Avoid Salt Intake: Even a little more salt makes your body to temporarily hold water and fluids in the body, which can lead to bloating. Avoid processed foods, salty foods. Consume plenty of vegetables and fruits rich in water.
3) Curtail Milk Intake: If you remain fatigued and bloated or by gases in stomach particularly after having milk or dairy products, your body may be intolerant to lactose. This happens to people who have a problem digesting the milk's sugar, which can result in gas occurrence, cramps and diarrhoea. Avoid milk in any form from your diet.
4) Cut Carbs and fat intake: Avoid carbohydrates, such as pasta and white breads. Also avoid oily and junk foods, sugar, juices, cold drinks, and sweet items. When you reduce carbs intake, your body will start spending carbohydrate stock and also getting rid of accumulated fluids. Replace your carbs with fibre rich salads.
5) No Starch: Food stuffs rich in starch, such as potato, pasta and corn, cause gases. The only ingredient rich in starch that does not cause gases is rice.
6) Stay Active: Regular exercise is a great regulator, especially abdomen exercise. They relieve bloating by increasing heart beats. Whenever you can, take a walk after meals.
Click on consult privately to ask me any follow-up questions on this.
From Lybrate: If you found this tip useful, please thank the doctor by clicking on the heart icon below. Also, spread good health by sharing this tip with your loved ones.