~Foods of the Rainbow~

~Whitttle Your Middle: Day Two~

Tonight for dinner it would have been lovely if I could have planned a recipe from the many searches I've discovered. But, once again dinner plans were put on fast forward with little time to plan...oh the joys of a 2 and 4 year old! Luckily, the collaborative effort between myself and Craig created a super tasty dinner!
We had Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa with black olives, steamed mixed veggies: green beans, cauliflower, and carrots. Craig whipped up a tasty pan-grilled Tilapia with his marinade concoction...Olive Oil, Lemon juice, Sea salt, Cumin, Ancho Chili Powder, and Turmeric and a small side of cottage cheese to get in my dairy! A nice glass of Shiraz finishing it all off with 5 Raw Almonds and a small square of dark chocolate! YUM-MO!

I love Nutrition research so much! So much that I received a degree BS in Nutrition back in 1998...one day I'll put it to professional use but until then...I hope you enjoyed this blog post and find it useful in your life.

Without planning out a specific recipe...I still did pretty good according to this article:

Belly Fat Burning Foods
By Laura Nowak, eHow Contributor
Belly Fat Burning Foods | eHow.com

While there are no secret foods that just cure belly fat, certain foods will help your digestive tract, which will aid in losing weight around the middle section. Dieters must remember in addition to eating healthy to partake in regular exercise.

1. Complex Carbohydrates
Starting your day with a breakfast complete with whole-grain cereal and low-fat milk or oatmeal and fruit provides your body with the complex carbohydrates and fiber it needs. They raise your metabolism, and lower your insulin levels, avoiding a build-up of fat storage.

2. Protein
When you need a snack, try adding more protein to your diet, such as lean meats like turkey or chicken. It takes your body longer to process protein than it does fats or refined carbohydrates.

3. Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Eating fatty fish, such as tuna or salmon, aids in burning belly fat by changing the levels of the leptin hormone in your body. Leptin can directly alter your metabolism, deciding whether you will work off those calories or if they will be turned into fat.

4. Nuts
You should supplement your diet with a variety of nuts. Macadamia nuts promote a healthy heart, and add fiber to help your digestion, while natural peanut butter is rich with immune boosting and anti-oxidant vitamins B and E.

5. Oils
Try switching to Olive Oil as it decreases high cholesterol, and choose the light-virgin olive oil because it is rich in anti-oxidants.

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