10 Tummy Tightening Food

I was browsing about and found this website online great for all moms! Most moms all have that same big fat problem, T.U.M.M.Y. Getting back into that prenatal state can be a challenge to many moms. 

Here's what I found on skinnymom.com 

FOOD : WEIGHT LOSS

10 Tummy-Tightening Foods

by Tonya Willard "BN Shape Mom" | November 7, 2015

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We’ve all heard it: Abs are made in the kitchen. And it couldn’t be more true! Below are a few foods with fat-burning properties to help you with this dreaded task of weight loss. Just remember: no one food can do the job alone. You need to have a plan and a purpose. Make sure you are eating the proper amount of calories for your body and exercising regularly as well!

Here are a few tummy-tightening foods to help get you on the right track to a slimmer summer.

1. Oats with Cinnamon: Oats are a great start to your day. They will help keep you full while the cinnamon has natural thermionic properties, increasing your metabolism. Try out our Skinny Slow Cooker Apple Pie Oatmeal!

2. Grapefruit: Grapefruit helps lower insulin levels, which promotes weight loss and a fast metabolism.

3. Red Peppers: Peppers contain capsaicin to help you to burn that stubborn fat. Click here to get the recipe for our delicious (and skinny) Red Pepper Slaw!

4. Almonds: Almonds are a great source of protein to help keep you full and your metabolism kicking. Click here for our skinny almond trail mix recipe!

5. Salmon: Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which is beneficial for fat loss. Check out our Skinny Blackened Salmon recipe. Learn more about Omega-3 Fatty Acids and thier health benefits by clicking here.

6. Avocado: While avocados are considered a fat, they are a healthy fat, which your body needs to use as energy! Click here for 50 amazing avocado recipes. Here’s how to open and peel one:

Blueberries: Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants, and they are also low in sugar and great for a healthy, low calorie snack! We love this Flatout® Delicious Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Up recipe.

7. Green tea: Natural caffeine can help speed up your metabolism and keep you energized to burn more calories throughout the day. Plus, green tea contains antioxidants to help rid your body of toxins. Here’s our yummy Green Tea Detox recipe!

9. Chicken: Chicken is a great source of lean protein. By placing more protein in your diet, you can lower the amount of carbohydrates you take in while promoting weight loss. Check out our many skinny chicken recipes by clicking here!

10. Sweet potato: Sweet potatoes are great for keeping your blood sugar levels stable while promoting a better, faster metabolism.