6 Secret Foods For A Flat Tummy

Your stubborn belly fat is not something you would want to live with. You must have tried all kinds of diets and exercises, but still not managed to get that flat tummy you always dreamed to flaunt. What if we suggested adding one ingredient in your food would fix that problem? And better still if we gave you not one, but six different ingredient options! Yes, we can hear you prep up already! So here are those six magic food stuff that will make the belly fat go away.

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1. Ajwain

They are also called Carom seeds. Who doesn’t like the unique, pungent flavor of Ajwain? Foods or snacks, we love to add them to a variety of foods. Ajwain is used to cure your indigestion and flatulence. It is also used to treat some respiratory disorders. But Ajwain for weight loss? We can swear by it! You will have to make a little concoction of a teaspoon of ajwain seeds boiled in a liter of water and consume it at regular intervals throughout the day. The way that ajwain works is by digesting and absorbing food easily. As the fat storage declines, you lose weight easily.

If you can chew a spoonful of ajwain thirty minutes before breakfast, it will help secrete digestive juices that will help digest food from the last dinner faster, increasing your metabolism rate, and burning fats faster.

2. Moong dal

Moong dal is rich in vitamins A, B, C, and E. It has an abundance of minerals such as potassium, calcium, and iron. It is also protein-laden and rich in fiber. Since moong dal is filling, and one cup provides you with 106 calories, it is a good substitute for fatty foods. It is also suggested by dieticians when you are on a diet regimen. Moong daal not only improves your metabolism but also strengthens your immune system.

3. Lauki

Lauki, or bottle guard, is rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. It also contains vitamins A, C, niacin, and folate. Loaded with fiber, lauki has 92% water content. It helps you overcome insomnia, digestive disorders, prevents excessive loss of sodium and hydrates you. The best thing about lauki is that it is fat-free. It is perfect for hypertensive patients, is anti-bilious, and relaxes you after meals. Drinking a glass of lauki juice on an empty stomach in the morning can quickly help you gain a flatter tummy. A bowl of home-made lauki contains only 73 calories! Though low in calories, it controls your appetite.

4. Dalia

Dalia is nothing but broken bulgar wheat which makes a good Indian breakfast choice. It is high in proteins and low in fats. Rich in fiber, it regulates your digestion. Since the sugar output is little, it is not converted into fat. That’s why Dalia makes a good substitute for rice. It is also loaded with vitamin B and manganese which make you feel fresh for a long time. It has a low glycemic index, which makes it ideal for a diet plan. It also makes for a quick breakfast recipe.

5. Sabja

Also known as basil seeds, sabja is loaded with vitamins A, B, E, K, and fiber. It helps control your hunger pangs, so eating it before a meal will prevent overeating and ease constipation. Sabja seeds have antibacterial properties, healing internal infections. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, copper, and iron. Sabja also helps detox your body naturally and has just about 21 calories thereby making it a great diet supplement.

6. Chaas

Chaas is buttermilk or beaten yogurt. Some add salt and spices while some others drink plain buttermilk. It has less fat and more lactic acid in comparison to regular milk. Ayurveda recommends buttermilk as a good digestive drink and eases flatulence too. Buttermilk also helps in treating obesity. Rich in calcium, potassium, proteins and vitamins, buttermilk helps in breaking down your fats. 100ml of buttermilk contains only 45 calories of fats. It regulates your bowel movements and thereby promotes weight-loss.

So, try these foods and be belly-fat free! Tell us if you have been following this list or any other food items.

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