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ENERO 2019
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By Gaby Polanco
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Spanish Version: Page 23
New Year Resolution…Getting a Flat Abdomen
For many, the New Year resolution includes losing weight
and losing belly fat. Some of the most
common things and with a minimum effort to lose belly fat are:
skinless chicken breast,
the white meat part of
the turkey or the lean
cuts of beef (will often
have the word "loin" or
"round" in the name).
Leafy greens, green tea
and bright
vegetables can
help reduce inflamma-
tion and help turn off
fat-storage genes. Bright,
colorful vegetables also
Oatmeal is a great way to add color and crunch to
start the day and if it is a your meal plan.
There are nine simple
little sweet it may satisfy Your favorite spices and
that's easy to use in order your sweet tooth.
flavors like cinnamon,
to get rid of the belly fat:
ginger and even dark
Extra plant protein can
chocolate can reduce
Smoothies that include
be found in soy or split
inflammation and attack
protein, healthy fat, and
peas or nuts and seeds
your fat genes.
fiber
like almonds, pecans or
Eggs contain a nutrient
sunflower seeds. You can
called choline.
also add a plant-based
Red fruits like an apple
protein powder to any
can be some of the
smoothie you'd make.
healthiest foods to eat.
Lean meat including
Reduce bloating by cut-
ting down on excess salt,
dairy and artificial sweet-
eners
Heal your gut by feed-
ing the "good" bacteria
in your belly. A balanced
intestine reduces inflam-
mation and helps to turn
off your fat genes.
Speed up your metabo-
lism by eating lean pro-
tein, healthy fats and
quality fiber.
The deeper the color, the
more effective they are
at helping turn off obe-
sity genes.
Olive oil and other
healthy fats can help
control hunger for up to
four hours.
Beans, rice, oats and
other fiber can work with
your gut bacteria to turn
off genes for diabetes.