Thread: Foods to help flatten your Abs

Here are the food to help flatten your abs. These recipes are quick and easy to make. Research showed that diet rich in monounsaturated fatty acids will help you drop pounds and reduce belly fat. This is the basis for the Flat Belly Diet.

On a study commissioned by Prevention, they found out that overweight women who followed the flat belly diet for 28 day lost 8.4 pounds and nearly 2 inches around their waist.

Here are 10 of the recipes you can try:


HUMMUS, OLIVE AND TOMATO

Spread 2 tbsp. hummus on each half of a toasted whole wheat English muffin. Top each half with 5 thinly sliced olives and a slice of tomato. Have 1 medium orange.

Total calories: 362

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

Toss 1/2 c chickpeas, rinsed and drained, with 1/2 c halved cherry tomatoes, 1 chopped cucumber, 10 large black olives, and 1 tbsp.. lemon juice. Serve with 1 toasted large whole wheat pita.

Total calories: 398

WAFFLES FLORENTINE

Prepare 2 whole grain waffles and spread with 2 tbsp. black olive tapenade. Top with 1/2 c egg whites, scrambled in cooking spray, and 3/4 c spinach leaves. Have 1/2 c green or red grapes.

Total calories: 393

ROAST BEEF SANDWICH

Toast 2 slices whole wheat bread and spread with 2 tbsp. green olive tapenade. Top with 3 oz. organic deli roast beef. Have 1 medium pear.

Total calories: 400

ALMOND BUTTER WITH FRESH FRUIT SPREAD

1 slice whole wheat bread with 2 tbsp. almond butter. Eat with 1/2 c each sliced strawberries and sliced kiwifruit.

Total calories: 350

MANGO WALNUT SALAD

Top 3 c spinach with 1/2 c chopped mango, 1/4 c sliced red bell pepper, 4 chopped baby carrots, 2 tbsp. walnuts, 2 tbsp. vinaigrette, and 1 tbsp. raisins. Eat with 1/2 large whole wheat pita.

Total calories: 395

SOUTHWEST VEGGIE BURGER

Fill 1 whole wheat bun with 1 black-bean veggie burger, 1 c mixed baby greens, 1/4 c canned corn, 1/4 c sliced Hass avocado, and 2 tbsp. salsa.

Total calories: 383

SIMPLE SALMON SANDWICH

Mix 3 oz. canned boneless, skinless wild salmon, drained, with 1/4 c chopped red bell pepper, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, and 1 tbsp. olive oil. Top with romaine lettuce leaves and serve on whole wheat roll.

Total calories: 413

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY OATMEAL

Mix 1/2 c dry oats (cooked with water to desired consistency) with 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips and 1 c raspberries.

Total calories: 419

BLUEBERRY WAFFLE

Top 1 frozen whole grain waffle, toasted, with 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips and place in toaster oven or oven set to 350°F to slightly melt chips. Top with 1/4 c blueberries and 2 oz. fat-free vanilla yogurt.

Total calories: 350

Source: That's Fit


There are a total of 28 recipes listed on That's Fit website but these are these are the best ones. This is definitely worth the try. Of course, you will still need to combined this diet with exercise to achieve a flatter abs.

Oh, these recipes are great. I love this post.. Thanks mikaela...

I agree... This is very useful.... I have a question:

How many of these meals should we eat a day?

Choose at least 4 of these meals a day in order for you to take full advantage of it's benefits. Don't forget to exercise as well.. Especially cardio exercise.

4 meals? so that would be around 1600 calories a day right? I guess it's not so bad..

It's certainly not so bad. 1600 is great considering that you are eating 4 of these recipes everyday. You will be full most of the time with this! Thanks Mikaela!

You're very much welcome dazzler! Good fats or monounsaturated such as olive oil and canola oil helps control hunger? It helps to control your cholesterol and satisfy your cravings. So add olive oil to your diet!

Thanks for the tip mikaela. I do love olive oil and I use it when I need to fry my foods. I read that protein powders are also good. I haven't tried it yet because I am not sure if it is considered safe and I thought it's only for those who work out.

Yeah protein powders are good too because it contains amino acids that burn fats and help build muscles so it helps lessen fats on the belly

Really? I see protein powders in health stores and my guy cousins told me that it's good but they work out and have well toned muscles so I thought it's only for those gym junkies to help then build muscles. I will consider this for sure and I will it check out. How can I use it? Just add on any drinks?