Food To Get A Flat Stomach

Oatmeal
Fiber-rich oatmeal which some us we call ‘oats’ is good for you, as it stays in your stomach for hours oatmeal has been promoted on the Internet as a way to lose weight, reduce cholesterol, and lower the risk of certain types of cancer.

However: Steer clear of the sugary flavoured varieties. Choose the plain stuff, and sweeten it with berries.

Almonds and Other Nuts
Go nuts! They slim your tummy by keeping it full. People who eat nuts feel full longer than those who for example eat rice cakes. Stick to 24 almonds nuts a day to satisfy your hunger pangs without overloading on calories.

However: Skip salted nuts; too much sodium raises blood pressure.

Berries
Berries stuff a lot of filling fibre into a tiny package: Just one cup of raspberries has six grams. They also have beneficial effects on the brain and may help prevent memory loss.

However: Jelly is the junk food of the fruit world. It has almost no fibre and contains added sugar.

Eggs
Eggs contain vitamin B12, which your body needs to metabolize fat.  They are a good source of protein, and can form part of a healthy diet.

However: Talk to your doc first if your cholesterol is high.

Beans and Legumes
Beans are low-cal and packed with protein and fibre, which help you tone up and lose weight. In general they are good nutrition. Just cook them and eat them alone without meat, you’ll cut a lot of saturated fat and replace it with fibre.

However: Canned beans tend to raise blood sugar more than beans which you soak and cook yourself.

Lean Meats and Fish
Your body burns more calories digesting protein than carbs or fat. Want the leanest meat out there? Opt for turkey, but to cut down even more on saturated fat, choose fish. Go for tuna and salmon; they are full of omega-3s, which help prevent stress chemicals that promote fat abs.

However: sausage have a lot of saturated fat.

Whole Grains
The right kinds of carbs are actually good for you. Choose whole grains — their fibre keeps you from getting hungry.

However: Sometimes bread labelled “wheat” has been stripped of all of its fibre and nutrients. Look for “whole grain” or “100 percent whole wheat.”

Peanut Butter
Who would have guessed that a kid-friendly food could be waist-friendly, too? PB is keeps the digestive system on track and prevents belly bloat. Just keep an eye on portion size: Peanut butter does have a lot of fat, so limit yourself to no more than two tablespoons a day.

Watch out: Pick all-natural Peanut Butter, which doesn’t contain added sugar.

Green Vegetables
If their vitamins and minerals don’t persuade you, maybe their waist-whittling powers will do the trick. Veggies like spinach and broccoli are loaded with fibre and very few calories. Have a salad before a meal and you’ll be satisfied with smaller portions later.

Watch out: Iceberg lettuce has almost no fibre. Fill your with spinach instead.

Avocados
In addition to containing lots of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, avocados are a terrific source of filling fibre (11 to 17 grams per avocado!), making them a great food for staving off hunger, says Bowden.

Iced tea
Tea, especially green tea, is rich in antioxidants that have been proven to speed metabolism.
To save money you can put a tea bag in one cup of hot water for two minutes, then cool with ice cubes. Enjoy four cups daily.