This is not something new. But drinking water is an effective, yet cheap way to reduce calorie intake.

If drinking water gets too boring, then try adding citrus fruits, mint leaves or berries to add a burst of flavour.

Adding whole foods with healthy fats, such as avocados and sweet potatoes to your diet is an easy way to burn belly fat.

While it may seem contradictory, healthy fats are essential when you are trying to lose weight in the stomach region.

One basic change you can make to your diet is swapping white rice with brown rice and quinoa.

Substituting refined grains with whole grains will fight inflammation and prevent heart disease while helping to reduce belly fat.

Stress has not and will not help you in losing weight, not matter where. Managing your stress and getting in control of your life will help in your weight loss process overall.

Apple cider vinegar balances your body pH levels and promotes etter digestions. It also aid absorption of key nutrients from the food.

Mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with water and a sprinkle of cinnamon to taste, twice daily.

While the name sounds daunting, it is rather easy to make. Add some shredded cabbage in a mason jar with salt and leave it there for a period of several days or weeks.

This fermented cabbage contains natural probiotics, that can affect your metabolism.

While switching up your diet is a good start, adding traditional herbs such as Siberian ginseng, tulsi or liquorice root are an excellent way to burn stubborn belly fat by increasing levels of cortisol in your system.

Thermogenic food refers to lean protein from solid foods, which have high thermogenic effect that can burn calories as your chew. The best thing? These food are probably a staple in your kitchen. Black pepper, green tea, turmeric and turkey are good sources of thermogenic food.

Medium-chain triglycerides are an unique form of fat that requires less energy and fewer enzymes to be digested. Adding a spoonful of MCT oil to your morning smoothie can lead to increased metabolism and provides quick energy replenishment, while burning fat from the morning.

For every 10 grams of fibre you eat daily, your belly fat reduces by almost 4%. But you do not have to stick to a box of bran flakes. Instead, incorporate apples, beans, broccoli or even an artichoke, which are full of belly-blasting fibre.

Text: bauersyndication.com.au

This post was updated on March 23, 2020.