How to burn belly fat
4 Belly-Blasting Carbs (add these to
your menu today)
While there
are plenty of BAD carbs out there, you don't have to completely eliminate carbs
from your diet in order to burn fat fast, especially when you choose the RIGHT sources.
Having said that, below are my top 4 choices for belly-blasting carbs that'll
leave you full and satisfied, while helping you toward your fat loss goals to
boot!
Berries & Cherries
Berries like
blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and cherries (although not technically a
berry) are some of the BEST carbs you can eat.
They are high in fiber, packed
with antioxidants, and score extremely low on the glycemic index, especially
cherries which come with a GI of just 22.
I enjoy
fresh berries for dessert several times a week and it's an awesome, nutritious
way to finish off any meal. Great as a snack, too! Try them on top of Greek
yogurt... Mmm :)
Sprouted Grain Bread
Sprouted
grain breads, like Ezekiel 4:9 bread (one of the most popular brands of
sprouted grain bread) is a great way to include bread in your diet without all
the issues associated with white breads and even 100% whole wheat breads.
Instead,
Ezekiel bread is organic, sprouted, 100% whole grain flourless bread. A 2-slice
serving even contains 8 grams of complete protein and 6 grams of fiber, so
don't give up the bread, just choose the right kind!
Quinoa
While brown
rice is thought to be the healthy grain, there’s one even better, and that’s
quinoa.
Quinoa is a
gluten free grain that contains double the protein of brown rice along with
greater fiber content and a lower glycemic load.
Not only
that, but quinoa is the ONLY grain to contain complete protein and the full
spectrum of amino acids. It comes in several varieties, including
“oatmeal-like” flakes and it’s wholegrain rice-like form.
Enjoy it as
an oatmeal substitute for breakfast, in salads or casseroles, or as a wholesome
whole-grain, high protein side item to any lunch or dinner meal.
Beans, Lentils, and other Legumes
Beans and
Lentils, part of the "legume" family, just may be my #1 choice for a
healthy carb. Packed with loads of fiber and protein, these guys come in so
many different varieties that you'll never get bored: lentils, chickpeas, black
eyed peas, black beans, red beans, kidney beans, navy beans, butter beans, lima
beans, pinto beans...and the list goes on.
Because of
their fiber & protein content, along with their versatility, I eat
something from the legume family in at least one of my meals daily. I'd highly
recommend you'd do the same!
Now before I
go, I also want to make sure you're
aware of one particular carb that you literally should NEVER eat.
You see, this extremely common carb wreaks
havoc on your fat-storing hormones in a MAJOR way, and has even been shown to
hamper memory, slow brain activity, and increase your risk of Alzheimer’s.
To your
success,
Joel
This article is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is not to be used in place of, or in conjunction with, professional medical advice or a doctor’s recommendation. Prior to beginning any weight loss program, individuals must consult a physician for proper diagnosis and/or treatment.
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