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EAT THE RIGHT FOOD AVOID BAD OR DANGEROUS FATS Eating the right foods can help reduce bloating. What are the right foods? I bet you already know they are lots of vegetables and fruits. Foods like cucumbers, papaya, ginger, asparagus, and pineapple are great for keeping bloating at bay. There are many types of fats and some are very important and necessary for our bodies. But there are some fats that are very dangerous and can make it difficult to lose weight. Visceral fat is found deep under your squishy fat. It is created when you eat too much food that is high in sugar and refined flours. DRINK GREEN TEA Tip: Prep cucumbers every Sunday so you have them available all week for a snack, side, or to add to a salad. Green tea has great benefits for our health and for weight loss by boosting your metabolism. The active compounds in green tea can aid in this process by boosting the effects of some fat burning hormones. Adding a couple squeezes of lemon juice adds additional natural antioxidants, and that can only do you good. You can also add blood sugar stabilizing spices like cinnamon, cloves, oregano, cayenne, or turmeric to your meals. These are not only flavorful, but they can also help burn away the dangerous fats. Here is a great green tea lemonade recipe to get you started. Green Tea Lemonade Serves 1 Ingredients: • 2 cups warm to hot water • 1 high quality green tea bag, I like Mighty Leaf and Republic of Tea • 1/2 fresh lemon, squeezed Directions: Add tea bag and let it steep for three to four minutes. Remove tea bag and add ice to cool. squeeze the lemon, stir and enjoy! Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Best Selling Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Advocate for Living Lives We Love Everyday—Happy, Healthy & Energized! Email: [email protected] Website: cindynunnery.com Like/Follow My Facebook Page: Facebook.com/poweredbynutrition Follow Me: @cindynunnery Get Linked with Me: linkedin.com/in/cindynunnery eydismagazine.com 41