Love handle – Extra weight around the mid -sections that create bulges around the area – is easy to get. Lack of physical activity, poor diet, high stress, not getting enough sleep and some medications can cause fat to accumulate and cause love handles, but there are ways to trim the sides of the stomach and solution can be as simple as exercising and renovating your lunch routine. Some food combinations can fight fat and help reduce the waist, says Mary Sabat MS, RDN, LD, which is also a personal trainer. In less than a month, these seven lunch combinations can increase your metabolism, curb and goals stubborn fat areas such as love handles. Here’s how to eat to a narrower stomach.
Grilled salmon bowl with quinoa, avocado and sautied kale
Ingredients:
Wild -caught salmon
½ cup quinoa
½ avocado
Olive oiloutyed kale and garlic
“This anti-inflammatory combination is rich in omega-3, fiber and protein-supportive fat metabolism, blood sugar control and saturation,” says Sabat.
It is also the perfect meal to prepare in advance and make larger parts to save and serve throughout the week.
Chia & Greek Yogurt Power Parfait
Ingredients:
¾ cup plain grassed Greek yogurt
1 tbsp chia seeds
½ cup mixed berries
Crushed walnuts
According to Sabat, “This high protein, fiber -rich lunch keeps the suction in the fourth while feeding your gut with probiotics and prebiotic fiber.”
For an optional supplement, Sabat suggests that you lose some cinnamon and an apple cider -based vinaigrette if you have a salad on the page.
Eggs & avocado salad wake with green tea
Ingredients:
2 Hard -cooked pasture
½ avocado
Roman or butter salad
Cucumber
Dijon or olive oil
Served with ice green tea.
“Healthy fats, fiber and protein work together to stabilize insulin levels and promote fat burning, especially around the mid -sections,” says Sabat.
This meal is perfect for making the night before and grabing the way out the door.
Tuna-kale salad with olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing
Ingredients:
Wild tuna (safe catch or similar)
Massage kale
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumbers
1 tbsp extra virgin oil
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
“Omega-3 from tuna and Evoo plus the detoxifying power of kale and ACV support reduced bloating and improved fat loss,” says Sabat.
To improve the taste, Sabat recommends adding garlic, lemon zest and cracked pepper for a metabolism-boosting kick.
Ledent & veggie soup with side salad
Ingredients:
Homemade soup with lentils, carrots, celery, spinach and herbs
Side salad with olive oil and apple cider vinegar
According to Sabat, this is a “high plant-based protein, fiber and polyphenols, and the combination promotes bowel health and long-term energy-all key for fat loss.” This is also a simple meal to prepare in advance. You can whip up a larger lot, freeze and serve at a later date.
Greek yogurt chicken salad in avocado halves
Ingredients:
Shredded organic chicken breast mixed with ordinary Greek yogurt, celery, mustard and herbs, served in halved avocado
“Protein-filled, low carbohydrate and rich in single-meted fats-this creamy but pure dish supports gastric reduction and saturation,” says Sabat. Make a large lot of chicken salad and serve in salad cups or avocado all week.
Chia veggie wrap with green tea on the side
Ingredients:
Whole grain or almond flight
Hummus
Spinach
Shredded carrots
Chia seeds
Avocado discs
Couple with green tea.
“This fiber-filled, plant-forward wrap brakes digestion, reduces the stomach and pairs perfectly with fat oxidizing EGCG in green tea,” says Sabat. To make it more hearty, Sabat suggests adding sliced grilled chicken or hard -boiled egg for more protein.
