Flat Belly Diet - for real?

I recently read an article in Prevention Magazine that there are 5 foods that you can eat, that will help to flatten your belly. It also stated that there would be no exercise involved and that in the first week alone, you can dramatically lose inches and pounds. Well, my interest was peaked since a flat belly was never something I've had.

To net it out, here is a summary from flatbellydiet.com. MUFA (MOO-fah) is a term that nutritionists have been using for years. It stands for monounsaturated fatty acid, a type of heart-healthy, disease-fighting, "good" fat found in foods like almonds, peanut butter, olive oil, avocado, even chocolate. MUFAs are an unsaturated fat, and have the exact opposite effect of the unhealthy saturated and trans fats you've heard about in the news. According to exciting new research, MUFAs can actually help you lose weight, specifically around your middle.

Nuts, chocolate, olive oil, avocados, and olives...what's not to love! Ever since I read this article, I have been spreading olive tapenade on everything I can think of, pita chips, english muffins, sandwiches (instead of mayo, yum!). Avocados are showing up more in my salads and a handful of nuts is always in reach. I'm in heaven since these foods are very meditteranean and I love that style of food.

After reviewing the diet book, I realized that the program is not that different than others I've perused over the years. You still have to limit the number of calories you consume in a day, cut out coffee (no can do!) and other non-essential treats, and exercise (at least a bit) to really see results. You also have to change your eating habits and attitude about dieting and making healthy choices. However, it does take the mystery out of being able to include foods that you really love that you thought were not good for you or too fattening. Yes, there's yet another spin on healthy eating as we enter another dieting season.

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