For Quick Alerts
Subscribe Now  
For Quick Alerts
ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS  
For Daily Alerts

Top Foods That Ruin Your Flat Tummy

There are certain foods that are considered to be bad for flat stomach. Read this article to find out.

By Sravia Sivaram

No matter how many times a day you workout, it might turn out to be a difficult task to maintain your flat tummy. You must realise that the foods you eat also play a major role in maintaining your flat stomach.

There are certain foods that are bad, especially you want or have a flat stomach. These are the ones that you must avoid at any cost, as it may ruin your tummy.

Also read: Burn Your Abdominal Fat In 14 Days With These Nine Exercises!

By bringing about small changes in your eating habits, you can go a long way in maintaining your shapely stomach. So the best that you can do is to understand the kinds of foods that you must avoid for a flat belly.

If you're one of those who does not have time for the gym, then you must eliminate these foods from your diet and maintain your belly in its best shape.

Also read: Flat Belly Breakfast Recipe That You Must Definitely Try

Foods that are high in sugar and carbohydrates must be the one that leave your plate first, if you're aiming for a flat tummy. Continue reading to know the foods that are bad for flat stomach.

1. Dairy Food:

1. Dairy Food:

Milk and dairy foods are the top foods that must be avoided to get a flat belly. These foods may also cause stomach bloating. In case it is tough for you to avoid any dairy products, you can go for plain yogurt.

2. Coffee And Alcohol:

2. Coffee And Alcohol:

Coffee and alcohol are know to promote the buildup of belly fat. It is considered best to avoid these beverages. Binge-drinking is one thing you must avoid doing regularly.

3. Salt-rich Food:

3. Salt-rich Food:

Salt is an unavoidable part of our foods. But these are said to create problems like water retention in the body, thus causing the stomach to bloat. Hence, it is better if you reduce the amount of salt you use in your food.

4. Hot Spices & Spicy Food:

4. Hot Spices & Spicy Food:

Hot spices and spicy foods are said to stimulate the secretion of stomach juices, thus leading to irritation and discomfort in the stomach. These are also said to promote the accumulation of belly fat.

5. Carbohydrate-rich Foods:

5. Carbohydrate-rich Foods:

Pasta, bread and sweets will play a spoilsport with your tummy. Including more protein-rich food in your diet is considered to be the best.

6. Processed Foods:

6. Processed Foods:

These are one of the top foods that are bad for flat stomach. These initiate the buildup of fat cells in the belly area, especially when the person is physically inactive.

7. Fruit Juice:

7. Fruit Juice:

Fruit juices are high in sugar. Hence, it is better to go for fruits instead of fruit juices, as the former provides energy to the body and increases metabolism, breaking the fat cells quickly.

8. Potatoes:

8. Potatoes:

As per a study, it was found that the effect of eating a single baked potato is equal to eating a spoonful of sugar. Potatoes are also loaded with empty calories and they make you feel hungry real fast.

9. High Fructose Corn Syrup:

9. High Fructose Corn Syrup:

This is very rich in calorie content and it also has no nutritional value. It also leaves you craving for more food, thus increasing your belly fat.

Story first published: Monday, January 16, 2017, 11:31 [IST]
Read more about: stomach fat tummy foods milk