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By: Gaby Polanco

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:

Reduce bloating by
cutting down on excess salt, dairy and
artificial sweeteners
Heal your gut by
feeding the "good"
bacteria in your belly.
A balanced intestine
reduces inflammation and helps to turn
off your fat genes.
Speed up your metabolism by eating
lean protein, healthy
fats and quality fiber.
There are nine
simple that's easy to
use in order to get
rid of the belly fat:
Smoothies that
include protein,
healthy fat, and fiber
Eggs contain a nutrient called choline.
Red fruits like an
apple can be some
of the healthiest
foods to eat. The
deeper the color, the
more effective they

are at helping turn
off obesity 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.
Oatmeal is a great
way to start the day
and if it is a little
sweet it may satisfy
your sweet tooth.
Extra plant protein can be found
in soy or split peas
or nuts and seeds
like almonds, pecans or sunflower
seeds. You can also
add a plant-based
protein powder to
any smoothie you'd
make.

Source: CNN/Health
10 - Conexiones / Enero 2015

Lean meat including 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 inflammation and help
turn off fat-storage
genes. Bright, colorful vegetables also
add color and crunch
to your meal plan.
Your favorite
spices and flavors
like cinnamon, ginger and even dark
chocolate can reduce inflammation
and attack your fat
genes.

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