8 Foods To Avoid For The Flat Belly You’ve Always Dreamed Of

Whether you’re male or female, you would much rather have a flat stomach than a heavy one. Not only does it look better, but it’s much healthier. Unfortunately, abdominal fat is the most difficult fat to get rid of.

If you’re only exercising, then you can be sure that your abdominal fat will not go quietly. There are the foods to avoid if you want to have that flat stomach. Having a proper diet to compliment your exercise will help you get rid of that stubborn belly fat.

If you’re someone who is having issues getting rid of that unwanted stomach fat, below you will find the top foods to avoid that will help.

Flavored Yogurt: Flavored yogurt is often advertised as a healthy snack. But according to Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian and founder of F-Factor Nutrition, flavored yogurt can contain up to 30 grams of sugar with every 6oz serving. Zuckerbrot adds that the amount of sugar found in flavored yogurt is more than what you’d find in ice cream. Excess sugar can lead to weight gain, so you might want to avoid flavored yogurt and stick with Greek yogurt.

Pancake Syrup: Zuckerbrot explains that pancake syrup contains high fructose corn syrup which is mixed with artificial colors and flavors. She adds that this refined sweetener will actually cause you to crave more sugar and sweet foods, which will not help get rid of that unwanted belly fat.

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White Rice: White rice is stripped of its filling fiber and antioxidants, says Zuckerbrot. She adds that most calories found in white rice are carbohydrates that will leave you feeling hungry not long after you consume it. If you’re not full, then you may tend to overeat.

Granola: Granola has been touted as a healthy food, especially for breakfast. But Zuckerbrot explains that granola can be laced with as many as five different types of sugar and added fats. Not only can it set you up for a midday crash, but it can also leave you craving sweets the rest of the day. This is not beneficial for your waistline.

Bagels: According to Shape Magazine, one bagel contains the same amount of carbohydrates as six slices of white bread. They add that foods that have high amounts of carbohydrates can spike insulin levels which can lead to cravings for unhealthy foods. In addition, they say that refined grains can turn into sugar which ends up getting converted to fat and stored in the body.

Dried Fruit: When you take the water out of fruit, you basically have candy, because of the added sugar content, says Zuckerbrot. If this is in your diet, you might want to remove it because it will alter the body’s blood sugar levels and induce sugary cravings, she adds.

Soda: Soda is filled with sugar and calories and should never be on anyone’s diet if they want to lose weight. Refined carbs have the ability to stop fat burn in a very short period of time, says Livestrong. They add that once the body gets a blast of sugar, it stops using the fat as energy and uses the sugar instead.

Nut Butters: According to Angela Lemond, RDN, CSP, LD, and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, nut butters are high in fat and the calories tend to add up. She adds that one gram of fat is nine calories. If you’re going to have nut butter in your diet, you need to have it in small portions, or you’ll just be adding unnecessary weight to your stomach.

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