Limit foods high in added sugars and trans fats such as fast food, sweets, and processed meat to avoid belly fat.
Some factors that greatly influence your goal of losing belly fat include the amount of exercise, stress levels, alcohol consumption, and overall diet. Avoid or limit certain foods that tend to cause belly fat to help keep you slim.
Popcorn
Popcorn rich in trans fats has been linked to a range of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, and belly fat. Instead of eating popcorn, choose healthy snacks that don’t cause weight gain like yogurt and fruits and nuts. They contain good fats like omega-3s that reduce inflammation and the risk of heart disease.
Cake
Although delicious and convenient, packaged pastries such as muffins and donuts often contain high levels of trans fat and added sugar. These substances all have the ability to increase weight along with a certain amount of fat in the body. Make your own cakes at home from whole wheat flour or brown rice flour to reduce trans fat absorption. They are rich in fiber to help you feel full longer and reduce appetite.
Sugary breakfast cereals
Breakfast with sugary cereal is easy to eat but contributes to belly fat. Cereals high in added sugar tend to add empty calories, which can easily lead to belly fat accumulation. These types of cereals often lack protein and fiber, causing hunger and caloriesohp in more throughout the morning or snacking.
Breakfast cereals rich in sugar often contain a lot of empty calories, causing belly fat storage. Image: Bao Bao
Fast food
Fast food and fried foods can lead to more fat around the belly when consumed regularly. They are also considered ultra-processed foods, which are linked to an increase in visceral fat – the type of fat found around the belly.
Processed meat
Processed meats like pepperoni, sausage, cold cuts and bacon easily cause weight gain. The risk of colorectal cancer is higher if processed meat is consumed regularly. Eat less processed meat and other processed foods, and more fruits and vegetables to keep your waist slim and improve overall health.
White bread
White and refined breads don’t have as much fiber or nutrients as whole grains. Eating lots of refined grains like those in white bread is linked to increased belly fat. Prioritize whole grain bread instead of white bread to get more fiber, help you stay full longer, and reduce cravings.
Sweets
Sugary sweets like candied fruit or chocolate can cause belly fat accumulation if eaten in excess. This is because they contain a lot of added sugar and little fiber or protein. Empty calories from candy don’t keep you full for long and can easily make you gain weight.
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Eating ice cream regularly can lead to unwanted fat gain. Ice cream is high in sugar and saturated fat and has an attractive flavor, so it’s easy to eat large portions at once. Eat ice cream with less sugar or make your own fruit ice cream at home with banana, mango, and avocado to reduce the sweetness.