Fat-Burning Main Dishes For Targeted Belly Fat Loss
Are you ready to learn how to create fat-burning dishes that target stubborn belly fat? The recipes below combine foods that are packed with belly fat burning nutrients such as vitamin D, chromium, capsaicin, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6. But before you dig into the recipes, you might want to explore the section Diet Plan for Losing Belly Fat as well as the section Foods That Burn Abdominal Fat if this is your first visit to this online Guide to Burning Belly Fat.
Low Carb "Zoodles" with Avocado and Tomatoes
This healthy fat loss recipe combines zoodles (imitation noodles made of whole zucchini), mashed avocado and cherry tomatoes to create a filling low-carb dish that is rich in oleic acid and pinolenic acid. These essentially fatty acids have been shown to improve satiety and curb appetite, and may therefore help promote healthy weight loss. Potential weigth loss benefits aside, this creamy vegan dish is also packed with antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, lycopene and glutathione.
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Beet and Carrot Salad with Ginger
This recipe pairs carrots with beets to create a nutritious salad that is loaded with vitamins and dietary fiber—while being low in calories. See the Recipe
Carrot Fennel Cucumber Salad
This summery salad works like magic to soothe your soul—and to burn excess fat around the waistline. While being extremely low in calories, this salad is packed with fiber and vitamin C. It also contains some essential fatty acids. See the RecipeSpicy Shrimp Omelet
Egg whites and shrimp are among the best sources of high quality protein which is crucial for weight management. But the protein in this omelet is hardly its only weight loss promoting component: chili garlic sauce is packed with capsaicin, a natural compound that is famous for its ability to increase the body's heat production (thermogenesis), thereby increasing the rate at which the body burns carbohydrates and fats. See the Recipe
Cranberry Asparagus with Pine Nuts
Turbo-charge your flat abs diet by eating asparagus, a highly nutritious vegetable that is extremely low in calories and that rates low on the Glycemic Index. Also the pine nuts featured in this mouth-watering dish can help you lose weight: these little buttery nuts contain phytochemicals that can increase the feeling of fullness and suppress appetite. See the RecipeStir-Fried Asparagus with Quinoa Noodles
Asparagus is extremely low in calories (only 24 calories per 100 grams) and rates low on the Glycemic Index, which makes this extraordinary member of the lily family an excellent weight loss vegetable. Asparagus is also a good source of iodine, a trace mineral that is needed for proper thyroid function. Iodine deficiency can result in sluggish thyroid activity which in turn can lead to weight gain or hinder weight loss. See the Recipe
Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad
Low in calories and fat, this salad makes a great weight loss aid. What's more, this fat-burning salad contains plenty of onions, one of the best dietary sources of chromium. Chromium has been shown to help increase or maintain lean body mass and aid in fat loss when combined with exercise. These effects of chromium on body composition are believed to result from the ability of this important trace mineral to enhance insulin's activity and to improve insulin sensitivity in the body. The fat loss promoting effects of this salad are further strengthened by balsamic vinegar, which not only adds an invigorating pungency to this salad but which also contains compounds that have been shown to enhance the feeling of satiety and thus reduce the amount of food consumed. See the RecipeWholewheat Pasta with Nettle Pesto
This pasta dish featuring young nettle won't sting you; it will only do you good. Young, blanched stinging nettle leaves are wonderfully edible, and they are packed with vitamins and minerals, while being low in calories. The whole wheat pasta this recipe calls for is a healthy alternative to the traditional white pasta. See the RecipeShrimp and Mushroom Risotto
This simple recipe helps you create a risotto that's full of flavor and nutrients while being low in fat and rich in protein. In addition, it boasts vitamin D, B vitamins, iodine, and zinc—key micronutrients for shedding off pounds around the waistline. See the RecipeChicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pine Nuts
Skinless chicken breast packs a protein punch but has a very low fat and carbohydrate content, making it an excellent food if you are trying to shed off some extra pounds. Chicken is also a good source of B vitamins, such as vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, which are important for successful weight loss. Besides chicken, this salad contains many other ingredients that are great for those who are wishing to lose belly fat. Romaine lettuce is one of the best sources of chromium, a mineral that has been shown to increase and maintain lean body mass and to aid in fat loss when combined with exercise. Red wine vinegar, on the other hand, may help slow the passage of food from the stomach into the small intestine, thereby making you feel full longer. Also pine nuts have been shown to increase the feeling of fullness and suppress appetite. See the Recipe
Super-Nutritious Broccoli Salad with Apples and Cranberries
This low-calorie, low-fat salad uses ingredients that are crammed with weight loss nutrients such as B complex vitamins, calcium, zinc, iodine, and chromium. It also contains a slew of antioxidant nutrients, including vitamin C, beta-carotene, quercetin, vitamin E, and selenium, which promote overall health. See the Recipe
Romaine and Smoked Salmon Salad
Lettuce is a low calorie vegetable that can be used as a basis abdominal fat burning salad dishes. But iceberg lettuce is not the only type of lettuce that makes delectable salads! This salad uses romaine lettuce in place of iceberg to create a dish that is full of nutrients that help trim your tummy. Romaine lettuce, also known as Cos, is naturally rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, folate, vitamin K, and manganese. It is also one of the best dietary sources of chromium which can aid in fat loss. Also the raw carrots, radishes, and cucumber in this salad aid in weight loss as they are low in calories while being high in fiber and water. The salmon adds valuable protein. See the RecipeShrimp and Eggs on Romaine Lettuce
Eggs and shrimp are among the best sources of high quality protein which is crucial for weight management. But the protein in this salad is hardly its only weight loss promoting component: chili mayonnaise dressing is packed with capsaicin, a natural compound that is famous for its ability to increase the body's heat production (thermogenesis), thereby increasing the rate at which the body burns carbohydrates and fats. See the Recipe
Ginger and Cucumber Salad
Ginger root, a key ingredient in this salad, is an excellent weight loss aid and is in fact found in many weight loss supplements. Ginger root has appetite suppressing qualities, and it has been shown to rev up the metabolism. In one animal study, ginger increased metabolism 20 percent. In addition, some evidence suggests that ginger may also be effective at enhancing insulin sensitivity. Also cucumber is an excellent weight loss food as it contains zero fat and is low in calories. See the RecipeLeek and Garlic Omelet
The main ingredient in this low glycemic recipe is egg whites, which are at the top of fitness models and celebrities' lists of favorite fat loss foods as they are excellent source of dietary protein but very low in calories and fat. Also garlic is commonly used to prevent weight gain and promote weight loss. See the Recipe
Want More Recipes?
For more recipes that can help you lose abdominal fat, go to the main recipe directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Losing Abdominal Fat.
You may also be interested in checking out the section Diet Plan for Losing Abdominal Fat of this online guide. Be also sure to take a look at the list of the Foods That Help Burn Abdominal Fat.
