Albeit we're halfway through summer, it's never too late to start getting in shape. One of the most common problem areas to target is that little extra bit of belly. You can do as many ab exercises as humanly possibly, but without a healthy diet that belly just won't budge. Here are five foods to add to your daily diet that will help you combat extra belly fat.
Papaya
Beyond being a beautiful piece of fruit, papayas are also a rich source of nutrients. They are jam-packed with vitamins A, C, E, and folate. However it is a specific enzyme known as papain that makes this natural candy good for exterminating belly fat. Papain supports your GI system to break down those delicious but hard to digest foods. Thus, papayas help you stop suffering from inflammation and bloating.
Chili Peppers
Adding some spice to your diet could also help you slim down this summer. Chili peppers are not only a delicious inclusion to a bland meal, they also help kick-start your metabolism and flush your digestive system.
Cucumber
Cucumbers are an extremely easy addition to your diet. Whether you have it plain as a snack, or add it to your salad, water, sushi and really a million other meal types, you will definitely see the health benefits. Cucumbers are not only made of 96% water, they are also rich in quercetin, which is known to reduce bodily swelling.
Ginger
Ginger is a superfood with seemingly limitless benefits. Not only is it used to treat many different ailments like sinus infections, it is one of the best ways to lose weight while eating. It has long been used as a way to treat bloating, and elevates your digestive and immune systems.
Dark Chocolate
Just because you're on a diet, doesn't mean you have to part with your beloved chocolate. Dark chocolate which consists of more than 65% cacao can actually aid in weight loss. This bitter-sweet treat is full of healthy monounsaturated fatty acids that are known to speed up your metabolism!
