Foods That Help Burn Stomach Fat Fast!

While the right exercises will certainly help you tone your stomach and shed fat, it is said that great abs are built in the kitchen. Indeed, a good diet is at least as important as regular exercise. There are foods out there that are amazing for fat loss, which will get you toned up in no time.

So what type of foods you ask? A few examples include:

1. Foods high in protein. The body burns more calories breaking down protein than it does for fat and carbohydrates. The more calories are burned, the leaner you become. Proteins will put your metabolism to work, causing it to burn fat more efficiently than ever before.

2. Dairy products low in fat. Studies have shown that people regularly drinking skim milk or eating low fat yogurt lost 65 percent more fat than people who did not! Plus they're great for bones, so it is definitely smart to include dairy products into your diet.

3. Whole grains. No, contrary to what you hear, not all carbs are bad. Your body needs them for energy. However, processed carbs can be bad for you, because artificial processes take away the necessary dietary fiber and other vital nutrients. This leaves the carb item with a high starch content, which helps pack on fat. Processed carbs include white rice, white bread, and pasta. Try to stay away from these, and substitute them with brown rice and whole grain bread. The high dietary fiber in whole grains helps break food down better, helping your metabolism burn more fat.

4. Foods high in Vitamin C. This includes fruits (which are a great breakfast substitute for a bagel or cereal). This is because the sugars are burned quickly to give your metabolism a boost. Go easy on the fruit juices though, since they can include refined sugar, which can hurt your metabolism.

These are just a few of the general food types that are great for burning fat and toning your stomach. We're just scratching the surface here! I'll be posting a huge list of specific foods that will incinerate fat faster than you can say "six pack"! Stay tuned...