20 natural foods and products that help blast belly fat

Did you know there are lots of natural foods that can help you blast belly fat?

Having lots of excess fat around the tummy can have health implications and be linked to diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Though losing fat from this area can be difficult, there are several things you can do to reduce excess abdominal fat.

Here are 20 natural foods to help you beat the bloat and blast that unwanted belly fat…

Natural food that helps blast belly fat

According to several leading health experts, these foods are listed among the top 20 natural products to help you reduce belly fat and bloating.

Here are the best foods to help lose belly fat:

1. Fennel seeds

Fennel seeds contain a compound that relaxes GI spasms, allowing gassy cramps to subside and giving you relief from the bloat. You can chew on seeds directly or sip on fennel tea.

Fennel seeds are also meant to be great for controlling bad breath.

2. Cayenne pepper

The capsaicin in cayenne pepper reduces gas and bloating because it increases the flow of digestive enzymes through your intestines.

Try this recipe for Spicy Stuffed Capsicum.

Please note: Avoid using if you have a gastrointestinal ulcer or gastro-oesophageal reflux. Also, be sure to use cayenne pepper in small amounts, as large doses may cause pain and discomfort.

3. Ginger

Ginger contains a digestive enzyme called zingibain, which helps the body break down protein. Ginger is a natural diuretic food.

It also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and works wonders on bloat. Sipping on ginger tea before, during, or after a meal will help your body to stimulate saliva, bile, and gastric juices that aid in digestion.

Here’s our delicious recipe for Honey, Lemon And Ginger Chicken Stirfry.

4. Melons

Melons are also a natural diuretic and can help to flush excess water and salt from your system as well as act as a natural electrolyte replacement.

Why not add them to your next fruit-inspired smoothie?

5. Bananas

Bananas are a great food to reduce belly fat. They have a high level of potassium, which is a go-to nutrient for belly-flattening! Potassium also helps to regulate your sodium (salt) intake. Win win win!

Here are 10 banana recipes that aren’t banana bread.

6. Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar beats the bloat by keeping your gut bacteria healthy.

If you are going to take it ensure you buy the version that is raw and unfiltered and has the ‘mother’ in it (a stringy mass of yeast and live bacteria left over from the fermenting process).

While the pasteurised and filtered versions may look more attractive, they’ve lost all their nutrient content.

Numerous studies have also shown that acetic acid (the main component of apple cider vinegar) may be beneficial for weight loss or maintenance.

Not sure how to consume apple cider vinegar? You can take this straight or enjoy a small amount (e.g. 1 tablespoon or less) diluted in warm water.

Here’s how apple cider vinegar helps you lose weight. 

You can also check out our High Strength Apple Cider Vinegar Tablets here

7. Kiwi fruit

Kiwi fruit is high in fibre and hydrating so it gives your bowels a good kickstart!

A study done by researchers in Pacific Asia found that IBS sufferers who ate two kiwis a day for four weeks had less constipation and overall fewer IBS symptoms than those who didn’t. Add it to your shopping list ladies!

Our Supergreen Smoothie recipe contains kiwi fruit. It is high in vitamin C, so it will keep you energised all day. A perfect addition to a weight loss diet!

8. Lemon

Lemon is one of the most common diuretics and ways to detox and is one of the best belly blasting foods.

Lemon polyphenols (chemical compounds found abundantly in natural plant food sources, high in antioxidants) have been shown to aid in weight loss and reduce inflammation in the digestive tract, which can relieve the balloon in your belly.

Adding a slice of lemon to a glass of warm water in the morning is a great way to start your day!

Why water with lemon helps weight loss

9. Pineapple

Pineapples are packed with fibre and have a mild diuretic effect. Try adding a little pineapple to your next HM Smoothie for some added but natural sweetness!

Try our Healthy Pineapple and Chicken fried rice recipe.

10. Green tea

Green tea is an excellent source of antioxidants as well and it also has some diuretic benefits.

Studies have shown that green tea can reduce inflammation in your digestive tract by keeping your epithelial cells (the cells that make up the outer surface of your organs) healthy.

How green tea helps with weight loss

11. Black seed oil

With their antioxidant properties, black seeds help to break down food and help bowel movement to flush out toxins from your body. This oil also boosts your metabolism, improves digestive health and lowers blood sugar levels.

12. Fish oil

Many studies show that fish oil has benefits for fat loss, specifically belly fat. High in omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil aids the breakdown of fat while simultaneously reducing the amount of visceral fat your body stores and decreasing inflammation.

13. Flaxseed oil

Flaxseed, otherwise known as linseed, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Much like fish oil, flax seeds break down visceral fat and reduce inflammation which helps to decrease bloat and the appearance of stomach fat.

14. Water

Water is the most forgotten ingredient to getting a flat tummy!

Keep a two-litre bottle on hand at all times. It flushes out toxins, keeps your appetite in check and is the best and cheapest belly fat burner available.

15. Chia seeds

High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, chia seeds will help keep blood sugar levels stable and fill you up to hold your cravings at bay.

8 must-try healthy and delicious recipes with Chia Seeds

16. Parsley

Believe it or not, parsley has many health benefits, including reducing the effects of diarrhoea, improving digestion, regulating the menstrual cycle and increasing the rate of urination.

17. Celery

High in fibre and very low in calories, celery is a great diuretic to rid your body of excess water.

Juice them up with carrot and ginger for a revitalising fresh juice that helps reduce belly bloat so you can feel more comfortable.

18. Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass has a high concentration of iron, magnesium, calcium, amino acids, vitamins C, A and E, B12, B6 and chlorophyll.

These vitamins and minerals provide many therapeutic benefits. Consuming wheatgrass can rid the digestive system of harmful bacteria and cleanse the body of toxins.

It also cleanses the colon and can help in the treatment of joint pain, ulcerative colitis, and skin infections and can even prevent diabetes.

19. Yoghurt

High in good bacteria, the benefits of yoghurt on gastrointestinal health are HUGE.

Yoghurt helps ease gastrointestinal conditions, including lactose intolerance, constipation, IBS, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, and allergies.

25 tasty recipes with yoghurt

20. Cinnamon

Cinnamon helps balance blood sugar levels, lowers bad cholesterol and helps reduces pain and inflammation.

Try our Cinnamon and banana smoothie

P.S check out our TUMMY smoothie here

Read more:

• 5 Ways to lose belly fat fast
• 10 Best foods to beat tummy bloat 
• How stress can cause tummy fat and how to get rid of it

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