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Flat Belly Diet Foods That Reduce Belly Fat

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Almonds

The MUFAs and vitamin E in almonds work together to cut cholesterol. Almonds are also a great source of vegetable protein and fiber. Eating Tip: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of almonds over low-fat unsweetened yogurt and berries for an energizing morning meal. Flat Belly Diet Recipe: Almond-Crusted Chicken

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Avocado

Avocados, a great source of heart-healthy MUFA, contain more of the cholesterol-smashing beta-sitosterol than any other fruit. Eating Tip: Mash a 1/4-cup Hass avocado with lime juice, salt and pepper and serve with baked chips or raw vegetables. Flat Belly Diet Recipe: Chicken with Citrus-Avocado Salsa

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Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Chocolate or, more specifically, cocoa powder made from ground, defatted cocoa beans, contains compounds that have the potential to protect against heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. Eating Tip: Melt 1/4-cup of dark or semi-sweet chocolate. Drizzle over fresh strawberries for a belly-flattening dessert. See more Flat Belly Diet chocolate recipes

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Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed oil is the best plant source of omega-3 fatty acids and helps reduce systemic inflammation, which researchers believe may lead to heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Eating Tip: Stir 1 tablespoon into a smoothie as a healthy afternoon snack. See 10 Flat Belly Diet smoothie recipes.

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Macadamia Nuts

Adding nuts and seeds to your diet can yield heart-health benefits. Macadamia nuts also contain fiber to help with digestion. Eating Tip: Crush 2 tablespoons macadamia nuts. Dip one 3-ounce portion of chicken breast or 4 ounce piece of fish in low-fat milk, then press nuts to adhere. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-20 minutes or until done. Flat Belly Diet Recipe: Green Bean and Macadamia Nut Ca

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Natural Peanut Butter

A serving of peanut butter contains the antioxidant vitamin E, bone-building magnesium, muscle-friendly potassium, and immunity-boosting vitamin B6. Eating Tip: Toss a half-cup of whole grain noodles with 3 oz cooked shrimp, minced scallions, and 1/4 cup sliced red bell pepper. Dress with a mixture of 2 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp warm water and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Flat Belly Diet Recipe: Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars Is Peanut Butter Good for You?

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Olive Oil

Olive oil is the best all around for cooking and salads because it contains mostly MUFA, which lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol without affecting "good" HDL cholesterol. The greener the oil, the more antioxidants, so go for extra-virgin. Eating Tip: Basil pesto and sundried tomato paste are also good sources of olive oil. Flat Belly Diet Recipe: Salmon and Penne Pasta

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Pistachios

Pistachios contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that help protect against age-related macular degeneration. Eating Tip: Stir 2 tablespoons toasted pistachios into ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese with 2 teaspoons honey and 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips for a sweet snack. Pistachios in Roasted Beet "Carpaccio" Salad

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Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are packed with B vitamins, which play an important role in protecting against inflammation—and they're an excellent source of vitamin E. Sunflower seeds are also great for curbing hunger. Eating Tip: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of toasted sunflower seeds in your salad.

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Walnuts

Like seafood and flaxseed, walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect your heart and preserve brain health. If you're nuts about walnuts, try this easy snack: Mix 1/2 cup (4 oz) canned pineapple into 1/2 cup cottage cheese. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of walnuts for only 325 calories.Eating Tip: Add a MUFA to your favorite salad by adding 2 tablespoons of roasted walnuts. Read about the Flat Belly Diet 4-Day Jump-Start Get the Flat Belly Diet cheat sheet and Sassy Water recipe!

Slim Down with Yoga

Yoga is a known stress buster, but it's also one of the most effective workouts for fighting stubborn fat stores, especially the ones that crop up after age 40. Yes, you can use yoga for weight loss . The reason: Studies show that yoga lowers levels of stress hormones and increases insulin sensitivity--a signal to your body to burn food as fuel rather than store it as fat. The following yoga poses for weight loss will do just that while firming up your arms, legs, butt, and abs. Start now to see weight loss results in as little as 3 weeks.

Workout at a glance

What you need: A yoga mat or carpeted space

How to do it: Follow this routine at least 3 times a week, holding each move 1 time for 3 to 5 deep breaths, unless otherwise noted. Start with the Main Move for each exercise. If it's too difficult, do the Make It Easier variation. If it's not challenging enough, try the Make It Harder option. For faster results: Hold each pose for 5 to 8 breaths and increase repetitions (where noted) by 2 or 3.

MAIN MOVE: Crescent [Firms abs, hips, and thighs]

Stand with feet together, toes forward, and arms at sides. Inhale and raise arms overhead, reaching fingertips toward ceiling. Exhale, and bend forward from hips, bringing hands to floor (it's okay to bend knees). Inhale, and as you exhale, step right leg back into a lunge (left knee bent about 90 degrees, knee over ankle; right leg extended and on ball of foot). Inhale and raise arms overhead; gaze forward. Hold, then return to standing and repeat, stepping left leg back. Make it Harder: From end position, inhale and arch torso, arms, and head backward, gazing at fingertips. Make it Easier: Lower right knee to touch floor as you step back into a lunge, and rest hands on left thigh.

MAIN MOVE: Willow [Firms sides of abs]

Stand with feet together, arms at sides. Place sole of left foot on inside of right thigh, knee bent to side. Touch palms in front of chest for 2 breaths. On third inhale, extend arms up, fingertips toward ceiling. Exhale, and on the inhale, bend torso to left. Inhale and straighten. Repeat 3 to 5 times, pressing foot into thigh; switch sides. Make it Easier: Keep left foot on calf or touch toes to floor for balance. Make it Harder: Close eyes as you balance and bend.

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MAIN MOVE: Rocking Boat [Firms abs and back]

Sit with knees bent, feet on floor, hands on thighs. With torso straight and head in line with body, lean back about 45 degrees, raising feet so calves are parallel to floor, toes pointed. On an inhale, extend arms and legs, keeping legs together. Exhale, and as you inhale, lower torso and legs 3 to 4 inches so body forms a wider V shape. Exhale and raise torso and legs. Repeat 3 to 5 times. Make it Easier: Hold backs of thighs with hands and keep legs bent. Lower torso only. Make it Harder: Once in the wider V position, extend arms overhead.

MAIN MOVE: Hover [Firms shoulders, arms, abs, and back]

Begin in push-up position on toes with arms straight, hands below shoulders, and body in line from head to heels. On an exhale, lower chest toward floor, bending elbows back, arms close to body, abs tight. Hold a few inches above floor. Make it Easier: Begin on hands and knees and walk hands forward until body is in line from head to knees. Make it Harder: While holding the hover, lift left leg 6 to 12 inches, pause, and lower. Do 3 to 5 times, then switch legs.

MAIN MOVE: Chair [Firms butt and thighs]

Stand with feet together, toes forward, arms at sides. Inhale and raise arms overhead, palms facing each other. Exhale and sit back about 45 degrees, keeping knees behind toes and abs tight to support back; gaze forward. Make it Easier: Do the move with feet hip-distance apart, hands on thighs, and bend only about 30 degrees. Make it Harder: After you sit back, lift heels off floor, balancing on balls of feet (knees will be in front of toes); gaze up at fingertips.

Flatten Your Belly Faster

If your midsection is your toughest trouble zone, check out Prevention's new Better Belly Yoga DVD ($15; in stores September 18 or preorder at betterbellyyoga.com). It offers three 10-minute routines that tone your abs from every angle while harnessing yoga's tension-taming power to reduce cortisol, a stress hormone that contributes to belly fat.

The expert Desiree Bartlett, a California-based yoga instructor with more than 15 years of experience and the creator of Prevention's new Better Belly Yoga DVD, designed this workout. Psst, that's her in the photos!

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