How to Eat Right to Get Rid of Belly Fat

With obesity a growing problem in our society, many Americans share the common goal of losing weight. Medical experts consider the midsection one of the most dangerous areas of the body to hold fat because they have linked belly fat to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and other serious health problems. Although some turn to diet pills, fad diets or even surgery, the best way to lose belly fat is through a metabolism-increasing diet, supplemented with fat-burning exercise. The first step to shedding unwanted fat: Change your eating habits.

Instructions

How to Eat Right to Get Rid of Belly Fat

• 1

  Change your eating habits to increase your metabolic rate. An increased metabolic rate helps break down more of the food you ingest to provide energy rather than storing extra calories as fat. Although it seems counter-intuitive, the best way to jump-start your metabolic rate is to start eating more meals.

• 2

  Eat a small meal or a large snack every two to three hours, for a total of six to eight small meals each day. This will keep your metabolism working throughout the day and prevent you from feeling hungry, which often leads to overeating.

• 3

  Check labels on everything you consume. Avoid foods that contain saturated fat, trans fat and a lot of sugar. Look for food that is low in calories and contains lots of vitamins and minerals.

• 4

  Reduce the number of unhealthy meals that you eat to make it easier for your body to break down the food you take in. Healthy food options include fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, fat-free dairy products, unsalted nuts, whole grains, oatmeal and egg whites.

• 5

  Perform cardiovascular training three to four times a week and light resistance training two to times a week. Diet is the fundamental key to weight loss, but to lose belly fat you need to engage in fat-burning, muscle-building exercise.