10 Superfoods That Burn Belly Fat

By Shaheen Serajee

Stock your kitchen with these weight loss foods that help control hunger pangs. These superfoods will get you well on your way to enjoying a slimmer physique. Belly fat is a major concern for most of us, yet it’s one of the most troublesome areas to tone up.

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Regular exercise is important for carving a slimmer waistline, but when it comes to shedding belly fat, maintaining a healthy, clean diet is number one.

Here are some of the best foods to eat in order to burn belly fat.

Potatoes

Baked potatoes (yes — white potatoes!) are an excellent source of potassium, which can help beat bloat and counterbalance sodium. Since they've got filling fiber, spuds also help you stay fuller, longer. Avoid the deeper-fryer, though. Potatoes are a nutrient-dense food as long as they're not served the French-fry way.

Oats

Probiotics introduce useful bacterial to your system, but the prebiotics in oats feed the good bacteria already living there, helping it proliferate.

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Berries

Berries are packed with fiber (up to 9 grams a cup!) and antioxidants but contain less sugar than most fruits. That combo makes them a satisfying and healthy choice.

Dairy

Add a cup of low-fat milk, a part-skim mozzarella stick, or a half cup of low-sodium cottage cheese to breakfast, and you may have a belly-busting win. While lots of research links calcium with lower body weights, results from a 2014 study suggest that calcium-containing foods may reduce waist circumference in those genetically-predisposed to carrying weight in their midsectio
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OliveOil

Plant-based oils like extra-virgin olive oil create that "full" feeling and help you slim down overall. Skip battered foods deep-fried in oil, though! Fried snacks are associated with weight gain, so you're better off enjoying them only once in awhile.

Greens Vegetables

Plant-based omega-3s belong in any healthy eating plan, but leafy greens and cauliflower are especially helpful for tightening up. They're loaded with minerals like potassium, which can help offset the bloat-inducing effects of sodium.
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Bananas

 

Filled with potassium and magnesium, bananas offset the bloat caused salty processed foods and pack in plant-based prebiotics, "feeding" your good bacteria. Snack on one a day with a tablespoon of nut butter, or slice it into your morning cereal.

Coffee and Tea

Another win for your morning cup of joe: Caffeinated coffee keeps things moving through the digestive tract. Since staying regular is key to a tighter-looking tummy, drinking about 8 to 16 ounces of java at the same time every day can help you stay on schedule. Remember: Sugary drinks can lead to weight gain, so skip fancy flavorings and synthetic sweeteners containing sugar alcohols, which can cause bloating.
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Alliums

You already know that garlic, onion, leeks, scallions, and shallots add lots of flavor, but they also provide tons of prebiotic fiber. Sneak them into savory dishes, like omelets and salads.

Herbs and Spices

Flavor foods with herbs and spices whenever you can. It'll encourage you cut back on high-sodium staples and avoid the salt shaker, a major player in bloating. Plus, many have mild diuretic effects, helping you flush out excess water. We love basil, cilantro, rosemary, sage, tarragon, mint, oregano, and black and red chili peppers, to name a few.