Want to get rid of extra flab around your mids section? You can make all the crunches you want, but if you do not change your diet you will not achieve success. Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, is a board-certified sports dietist and co-author of Flat stomach cookbook for dummies. We asked her: Are there any snacks that help get rid of your stomach? “There is no magical snack that melts stomach fat on its own – but the right choices can help control appetite, steady blood sugar and support muscle, all of which play a role in reducing the total body fat, including belly fat,” she says. “Mating of protein, fiber and healthy fats in snacks keeps you satisfied longer and helps prevent overeating that can track fat loss inserts.” Here are five snacks that burn belly fat faster than crunches.
Greek yogurt with berries
You can eat Greek yogurt with berries for breakfast, but nutrient -dense meal also makes a good snack. “Protein to preserve lean muscle,” says Collingwood. “Plus antioxidants and fiber for bowel health and saturation.”
Apple slices with almond or peanut butter
Another good snack to keep you driven up and saturated. Apple slices with almond or peanut butter. “A combination of fiber and healthy fats to keep blood sugar stable and hunger in check,” says Collingwood about the meal.
Hummus with veggie sticks
Hummus with veggie sticks, such as carrots, celery and pepper, is a colorful, protein-filled and nutritious snack. “Plant -based protein, fiber and minerals that keep the energy up without nailing blood sugar,” says Collingwood. Disc vegetables in advance and distributing hummus for simple and healthy snacks.
Hard -cooked egg with a litter of all the spice of bagel
Collingwood also recommends scarred eggs seasoned with a litter of all bagel tasting, which you can buy from Trader Joe’s. “Complete protein to support muscles and keep metabolism hum,” she says. Consider boiling eggs in advance and keep them in the refrigerator for easy snacks.
Roasted chickpeas (or edamame)
Another delicious tasty snack? Roasted chickpeas or edamame, recommends Collingwood. “Crunchy, high fiber and protein packed for a satisfactory change for chips,” she says.
These snacks help to create a balanced diet
What makes these foods good for blasting belly fat? “Although these snacks cannot specifically reduce belly fat, they help create the balanced, caloric -controlled eating pattern that supports a healthier body composition over time,” says Collingwood.
