Sorry if you're tired of hearing that abs are made in the kitchen , but it's true! Eating certain foods that are proven to diminish belly fat can make tackling that belly fat through diet even more effective. Choose foods such as eggs , lean protein (especially fish like salmon), tofu , whole grains, and MUFAs (like avocado , nuts, seeds, and olive oil).
You can also diminish visceral fat around your inner organs by eating fiber-rich veggies such as greens and beans, as well as berries like blueberries . Make one of these delicious lunch recipes, and fight belly fat with each bite!
Maple-Cumin Tofu With Farro
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: tofu, quinoa, black beans
Get the recipe : maple-cumin tofu with farro
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Tofu and Quinoa Mason Jar Salads
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: tofu, black beans, quinoa, greens
Get the recipe : tofu and quinoa mason jar salads
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Mixed Nut Butter on Whole-Grain Toast
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds
Get the recipe : mixed nut butter
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Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, black beans
Get the recipe : slow-cooker beans and quinoa
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Sweet Potato, Tofu, and Avocado Bowl
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: avocado, tofu, cashews
Get the recipe: sweet potato, tofu, and avocado breakfast bowl
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Kale and Farro Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: farro, kale, avocado
Get the recipe: kale and farro salad
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Turkey Sausage Egg Muffins
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Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, turkey sausage
Get the recipe: gluten-free egg muffins
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Sesame Kale and Quinoa Salad
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Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, kale, blueberries, almonds
Get the recipe : kale and quinoa salad
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Quinoa Egg Bake
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, quinoa, spinach
Get the recipe: quinoa egg bake
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Sweet Potato, Chickpea, and Quinoa Burger
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa
Get the recipe: sweet potato, chickpea, and quinoa veggie burger
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Mexican Quinoa Bites
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, black beans
Get the recipe : quinoa burrito bites
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Mexican Tempeh Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, black beans, tempeh, avocado
Get the recipe: Mexican tempeh salad
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Lemon Tofu Edamame Barley Bowl
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: barley, edamame, tofu, avocado
Get the recipe: lemon tofu edamame barley bowl
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No-Bake Veggie Frittata
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, beans
Get the recipe: veggie frittata
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Baked Salmon and Veggies
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: salmon
Get the recipe : baked salmon and veggie dinner
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The Ivy's Grilled Vegetable and Salmon Salad
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Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: salmon
Get the recipe : The Ivy's grilled vegetable and salmon salad
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Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chili
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, kidney beans
Get the recipe : butternut squash and quinoa chili
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Lightened-Up Cobb Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, chicken, spinach, avocado
Get the recipe: lightened-up Cobb salad
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Flat-Belly Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: blueberries, avocado
Get the recipe: flat-belly salad
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Paleo Bowl
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: salmon, eggs, greens, avocado
Get the recipe: Paleo bowl
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Quinoa Tabbouleh
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Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: quinoa
Get the recipe : tabbouleh-inspired dish
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Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, edamame, sesame seeds
Get the recipe : vegan sesame ginger quinoa salad
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Chickpea Coconut Curry With Sweet Potatoes
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: chickpeas, spinach, brown basmati rice
Get the recipe: chickpea curry with coconut rice
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Smoked Salmon Sandwich With Avocado and Wasabi
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Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: salmon, avocado
Get the recipe : smoked salmon sandwich with avocado and wasabi
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Cucumber, Corn, Black Bean, Tomato, and Avocado Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: black beans, avocado
Get the recipe: cucumber, corn, black bean, tomato, and avocado salad
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Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: blueberries, cashews, tofu
Get the recipe: blueberry cheesecake smoothie
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Salmon Buckwheat Bowl With Pesto
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Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: salmon, buckwheat
Get the recipe : salmon buckwheat bowl with pesto
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Sweet Potato Burger With Creamy Avocado Spread
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: black beans, millet, avocado
Get the recipe: sweet potato black bean burgers
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Salad-Stuffed Avocado
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: avocado
Get the recipe: salad-stuffed avocado
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Vegetarian Hash
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, Swiss chard
Get the recipe: vegetarian hash
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Baby Kale and Sesame Chicken Salad
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Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: kale, chicken, sesame seeds
Get the recipe: baby kale and sesame chicken salad
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Quinoa Lentil Burgers
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Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, lentils
Get the recipe : quinoa and lentil potato cakes
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Roasted Veggies With Easy Fried Egg
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: broccoli, cauliflower, egg
Get the recipe: roasted veggies and egg
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Cinnamon-Spiced Baked Eggs
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Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: eggs
Get the recipe: cinnamon-spiced baked eggs
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Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundles
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: salmon
Get the recipe: asparagus and smoked salmon bundles
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Caprese Veggie Burger
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: cannellini beans, rolled oats
Get the recipe: caprese veggie burger
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Salmon Cakes
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: salmon
Get the recipe : salmon cakes
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Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: quinoa, black beans
Get the recipe: quinoa, black bean, corn, and tomato salad
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