Top 10 Belly Flattening Foods

It's summer and it's that time of year when you want your tummy to look good in that bathing suit. So if you have had trouble losing that little extra around your middle, these miracle food ingredients " hold the power to truly transform your body and specifically target hard-to-lose and dangerous belly fat. The secret is their magical 'MUFA' (AKA monounsaturatedfatty acid -- a healthy fat!)."

1. Olive Oil - Olive Oil is best for cooking and salads because it contains mostly MUFA. The greener the oil, the more antioxidants, so go for extra-virgin.

2. Sunflower Seeds - Sunflower seeds are filled with vitamin B and vitamin E which is great for curbing hunger.

3. Almonds - Almonds are rich in MUFAs and vitamin E which work together to fight cholesterol.

4. Avocado - Avocados contain more of the cholesterol-smashing beta-sitosterol (a beneficial plant-based fat) than any other fruit. Beta-sitosterol may reduce the amount of cholesterol absorbed from food.

5. Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate - Cocoa powder made from ground, defatted cocoa beans -- contains compounds that have the potential to protect against heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. Also dark chocolate contains as many antioxidants as red wine.

6. Flaxseed Oil - Flaxseed oil is the best plant source of omega-3 fatty acids and helps reduce systemic inflammation, which researchers believe may lead to heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Never heat flaxseed oil and always store it in the refrigerator.

7. Macadamia Nuts - Macadamia nuts contain fiber that aids in digestion and a small amount of the trace mineral selenium, an antioxidant that some studies show may help prevent cancer.

8. Natural Peanut Butter or Almond Butter - Natural peanut butter has 3 mg of the powerful antioxidant vitamin E, 49 mg of bone-building magnesium, 208 mg of muscle-friendly potassium, and 0.17 mg of immunity-boosting vitamin B6. A better alternative to peanut butter is almond butter. Almond butter has less saturated fat and is richer in monounsaturated fat. Also almond butter is low in Cholesterol and Sodium and is a good source of Magnesium and Manganese.

9. Pistachios - Pistachios contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that help protect against age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. They may also help improve cholesterol levels.

10. Walnuts - Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect your heart and preserve brain health.


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