Top Flat Belly Foods

Top Flat Belly foods that will actually help you lose your fat along with a lot of other healthy benefits.

Almonds - a rich source of Vitamin E. They are rich in monounsaturated fat, one of the two good fats responsible for lowering LDL cholesterol. almonds are good for low-carbohydrate diets or for patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. Sprinkle almonds along with other nuts on salads or fruit. Also you can eat them raw or toasted.

Avocado - high avocado intake has been shown to have an effect on blood serum cholesterol levels. The avocado is very popular in vegetarian cuisine, making an excellent substitute for meats in sandwiches and salads because of its high fat content.

Dark Semi-Chocolate - this type of chocolate is good for your hear. A small bar or even a hold of bar can help keep your heart and cardiovascular system running well. Studies have shown that it can reduce high blood pressure and reduce LDL cholesterol.

Flaxseed Oil - one of the most powerful plant foods found on the planet. A blue flowering plant that is grown on the Western Canadian Prairies for its oil rich seeds. Some benefits at flaxseed oil may help lower blood pressure, lower blood triglycerides, plays a role in cancer prevention, especially breast cancer.

Macadamia Nuts - most people love macadamia nuts. A rich diet that reduces LDL cholesterol in mildly hypercholesterolemic men and women. Try some macadamia next time you want a healthy snack.

Natural Peanut Butter - contain high quantities of dietary fiber which helps in regulating both blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The dietary fiber has been shown to reduce the risk of colo-rectal cancer. It is 2nd to bananas which have high amount of potassium. Try making a peanut butter and banana sandwich.

Olive oil - an oil with a lot of uses. This oil can be put in salads, use in stir fry meals and even lightly frying. It contain mostly monosaturated fats, which lowers "bad" LDL. The greener the oil, the more antioxidants, so go for the extra-virgin.

Pistachios - A Super food, pistachios ranks at top of list for having dense levels of 8 essential nutrients, thiamin, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, potassium, fiber, phosphorus and magnesium. One nut only contain about 3 calories and they are a low glycemic index food.

Sunflower Seeds - A healthy snack for both adults and kids. You might want to give your kids seeds without the shell. Sunflower seeds will enhance your health by supplying significant amounts of Selenium, vitamin E. and magnesium.

Walnuts - contain omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect your heart and preserve the health of your brain. adding walnut in a healthy diet reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood vessel elasticity and plaque accumulation.

Try adding these MUFAs to your foods, ice cream or even shakes.

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