10 foods, daily habits to lose stubborn belly fat

Posted on May 13, 2024

Published on May 13, 2024 01:20 PM IST

If exercising and dieting isn’t helping you lose that stubborn belly fat. Here’s what you need to do as per a nutritionist.

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Published on May 13, 2024 01:20 PM IST

Belly fat or visceral fat is the peskiest of all body fats and must be addressed immediately to avoid a host of chronic health issues be it diabetes, heart trouble or hypertension. Dietitian Manpreet Kalra shares foods and a set of daily habits that can help you burn belly fat effectively. (Freepik)

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Causes of belly fat: Lack of physical activity, intake of too much processed junk food, lack of sleep, stress, insulin resistance, excess sugar intake and excess alcohol intake over a period of time can lead to accumulation of stubborn belly fat.(Pexels)

Published on May 13, 2024 01:20 PM IST

Causes of belly fat: Lack of physical activity, intake of too much processed junk food, lack of sleep, stress, insulin resistance, excess sugar intake and excess alcohol intake over a period of time can lead to accumulation of stubborn belly fat.(Pexels)

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Eat healthy fats: Starting your day with good fats like soaked nuts and seeds can help burn belly fat. Research proves that diets rich in healthy fats such as monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids can lead to fat loss, especially from the mid-section. (Pexels)

Published on May 13, 2024 01:20 PM IST

Eat healthy fats: Starting your day with good fats like soaked nuts and seeds can help burn belly fat. Research proves that diets rich in healthy fats such as monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids can lead to fat loss, especially from the mid-section. (Pexels)

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Work on hormones: Rather than working on spot reduction, work on hormonal imbalance and gut health to see all the changes in the body. (Unsplash)

Published on May 13, 2024 01:20 PM IST

Work on hormones: Rather than working on spot reduction, work on hormonal imbalance and gut health to see all the changes in the body. (Unsplash)

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Daily walks and ab exercises: Do a combination of daily walks and two days of ab exercises per week. This will definitely show inch loss. (Gustavo Fring )

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Daily walks and ab exercises: Do a combination of daily walks and two days of ab exercises per week. This will definitely show inch loss. (Gustavo Fring )

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Trust fibre: Eat more of soluble fibre as it will help to improve insulin sensitivity and feed friendly bacteria in your gut. (Freepik)

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Trust fibre: Eat more of soluble fibre as it will help to improve insulin sensitivity and feed friendly bacteria in your gut. (Freepik)

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Avoid eating late in the night: One may be tempted to munch late in the night, especially when the day is long. It's important to avoid late night snacks to improve hormonal imbalance. Finish your last day of the meal early. (Shutterstock)

Published on May 13, 2024 01:20 PM IST

Avoid eating late in the night: One may be tempted to munch late in the night, especially when the day is long. It’s important to avoid late night snacks to improve hormonal imbalance. Finish your last day of the meal early. (Shutterstock)

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Cinnamon therapy: A pinch of cinnamon in a cup of water post meals can result in fat loss. It also helps you in sleeping better. (Unsplash)

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Cinnamon therapy: A pinch of cinnamon in a cup of water post meals can result in fat loss. It also helps you in sleeping better. (Unsplash)

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Flaxseeds: A tsp of roasted and grounded flaxseeds in any preparation can help add fibre, protein and healthy fats to your diet, improving satiety and aiding in fat loss. (Freepik)

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Flaxseeds: A tsp of roasted and grounded flaxseeds in any preparation can help add fibre, protein and healthy fats to your diet, improving satiety and aiding in fat loss. (Freepik)

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Apple cider vinegar: 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before meals can work wonders for belly fat as per Kalra. (Unsplash)

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Apple cider vinegar: 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before meals can work wonders for belly fat as per Kalra. (Unsplash)

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Beans: Veggies like beans with complex carbs, fibre and protein can aid in fat loss. Make sure to include sufficient vegetables in your food. (Unsplash)

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Beans: Veggies like beans with complex carbs, fibre and protein can aid in fat loss. Make sure to include sufficient vegetables in your food. (Unsplash)

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Methi seeds water: One of the most wonderful superfoods you can have for fat loss is methi seeds water. Soak 1 tsp of soaked fenugreek seeds in a glass of water overnight and have it in the morning. (Shutterstock)

Published on May 13, 2024 01:20 PM IST

Methi seeds water: One of the most wonderful superfoods you can have for fat loss is methi seeds water. Soak 1 tsp of soaked fenugreek seeds in a glass of water overnight and have it in the morning. (Shutterstock)

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