Thursday, January 12, 2012

5 Foods for a Flat Belly

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(The Weather Channel) By Andreas Manitsas - Having a fit, lean belly is about more than your vanity; it's about building a strong core and thus a powerful you. When you're core is strengthened, so is your entire being. But no amount of crunches is going to get the job done on its own. The key to uncover a toned tummy lies in leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle; critical are the foods you nourish your body with. Devote yourself to whole unprocessed fare and mindful eating, and incorporate the following five super delicious foods into your flat belly diet. Then, you'll be well on your way to a healthier, muffin-top free you.

Avocados

avocado is high in the oh-so-necessary monounsaturated fat which helps lower cholesterol and is loaded with nutritional clout to rank it amid the highest echelons of superfoods. But what's best about a creamy slice of avo? It's so satisfying, satiatingly scrumptious, that you'll feel full fast, and stay that way.

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