5 best foods to burn belly fat

 Visceral fat is linked to many health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, breast cancer, colon cancer, and dementia.That's why it's important to exercise and have a healthy diet to lose weight, stay fit, and boost your overall health.Melissa Mitri, nutrition writer and owner of Melissa Mitri Nutrition (USA), shared with the website Eat This, Not That! (USA) on the top 5 recommended foods to burn belly fat


1. Eggs

Eggs are one of the highest quality sources of protein. It fills you up and is lower in calories than fat and carbs

“Eggs are one of the highest quality sources of protein,” explains Mitri. It fills you up and is lower in calories than fat and carbs.”

"Adding eggs as a regular source of protein can help you stay full longer, eat less, and thereby burn belly fat," Mitri adds.

2. Butter

Research shows that avocados can positively change the way belly fat is distributed in women.

In particular, a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, showed the benefits of eating one avocado per day.

"Women who ate avocados as part of their daily diet lost visceral fat," says Mitri.

3. Hot chili

"Hot peppers contain a compound called capsaicin that suppresses appetite and can help your body burn more fat," says Mitri.

"It's thought to do this by turning so-called 'white fat' into 'brown fat' in the body. Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue, helps you burn more calories and fat around abdomen," added expert Mitri.

4. Kale

Expert Mitri calls kale one of the "top weight loss superfoods," and research backs it up.

According to a 2022 study, people who eat more kale may lose more weight.

Kale is extremely nutritious, naturally low in calories, and keeps you full, making it easier to stick to a lower calorie weight loss plan, explains Mitri expert.

5. Berries

Berries - Fiber and Low Calorie Combination: Berries like strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are high in fiber and low in calories. Not only do they help control satiety, but they also aid in fat burning. According to Mitri, berries like strawberries, raspberries and blueberries can affect the genes that manage fat burning and storage in your body. "Berries are very high in fiber and low in calories, a great combination for weight loss. They are also rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins, which are believed to be responsible for helping with weight loss," says Dr. Gia Mitri said, according to Eat This, Not That!