Who said that healthy food has to be also tasteless? Food and drink are known for their nutritional richness, as well as for its exceptional power melting fat from the abdomen. See what you should immediately incorporate into your diet.

HOT CHOCOLATE

Cocoa is rich in antioxidants that reduce levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that causes the accumulation of fat around the waist. One study showed that the concentration of antioxidants in hot chocolate is five times greater than in black tea. Also, the combination of protein and carbohydrates helps muscles to recover faster after a hard workout. Even if you add a little cinnamon, your drink will be even healthier. That is to say, cinnamon contains compounds that prevent the increase of insulin for which the fat is deposited around the waist.

BAKED POTATOES

Potatoes contain allicin, a chemical that fights inflammation in the body, which reduces the waist volume. Garlic contains the same chemical, and what goes in favor of potatoes is that it can saturate quickly, causing you to eat less.

PUMPKIN

Fresh pumpkin is full of antioxidants and beta – carotene that fight inflammation in the body, because of what then fats are deposited. Also, in 200 grams of pumpkin there are only 46 calories and three grams of fiber, which will speed up your metabolism.

RED WINE

In addition to helping your heart, red wine can be a mighty weapon in the struggle with the weight. One study confirmed that resveratrol, an antioxidant found in grapes crust, reduces the accumulation of fat cells. Besides that, a substance that is found in red wine, calcium pyruvate, helps fat cells to burn more energy.

ROASTED CARROTS

Carrot is rich in water and fiber, which can quickly satiate you. It’s best to bake carrots in the oven, because one study showed that carrots baked at 40 degrees had three times more antioxidants than fresh ones.

OATMEAL

A bowl of hot oatmeal contains four grams of fiber and six grams of protein. This combination slows the digestion of carbohydrates, preventing increase of insulin levels and makes you feel satiated for a long time. In one study, oatmeal found itself in third place on the list of foods that hold us satiated longer. The best option is to prepare the oatmeal yourself.

COFFEE

In addition that it improves the mood, coffee stimulates the metabolism, slowing the release of sugar into the blood after a meal and decreases levels of insulin in the blood, and all that prevents obesity. One research showed that some coffee before training helps you have more energy and that after, the muscles recover faster.

CHICKEN SOUP WITH NOODLES

People, who eat a bowl of chicken soup before meals, automatically eat less food later. Water from the soup quickly satiates you, and the act of eating a light soup gives your body enough time to feel sated. Also, this soup is full of protein, vitamins and fiber that accelerate metabolism.

CABBAGE

One serving of cabbage contains only 46 calories and is full of vitamins A and K which strengthen the immune system and metabolism. Also, cabbage is full with fiber that help the body absorbs fewer calories from carbohydrates.