Sorry if you're tired of hearing that abs are made in the kitchen [1], but it's true! Eating certain foods that are proven to diminish belly fat [2] can make tackling that belly fat through diet even more effective. Choose foods such as eggs [3], lean protein (especially fish like salmon), tofu [4], whole grains, and MUFAs (like avocado [5], 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 [6]. Make one of these delicious lunch recipes, and fight belly fat [7] with each bite!
Maple-Cumin Tofu With Farro
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: tofu, quinoa, black beans
Get the recipe: maple-cumin tofu with farro [9]
Tofu and Quinoa Mason Jar Salads
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: tofu, black beans, quinoa, greens
Get the recipe: tofu and quinoa mason jar salads [10]
Mixed Nut Butter on Whole-Grain Toast
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds
Get the recipe: mixed nut butter [11]
Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, black beans
Get the recipe: slow-cooker beans and quinoa [12]
Sweet Potato, Tofu, and Avocado Bowl
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: avocado, tofu, cashews
Get the recipe: sweet potato, tofu, and avocado breakfast bowl [13]
Kale and Farro Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: farro, kale, avocado
Get the recipe: kale and farro salad [14]
Turkey Sausage Egg Muffins
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, turkey sausage
Get the recipe: gluten-free egg muffins [15]
Sesame Kale and Quinoa Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, kale, blueberries, almonds
Get the recipe: kale and quinoa salad [16]
Quinoa Egg Bake
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, quinoa, spinach
Get the recipe: quinoa egg bake [17]
Sweet Potato, Chickpea, and Quinoa Burger
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa
Get the recipe: sweet potato, chickpea, and quinoa veggie burger [18]
Mexican Quinoa Bites
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, black beans
Get the recipe: quinoa burrito bites [19]
Mexican Tempeh Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, black beans, tempeh, avocado
Get the recipe: Mexican tempeh salad [20]
Lemon Tofu Edamame Barley Bowl
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: barley, edamame, tofu, avocado
Get the recipe: lemon tofu edamame barley bowl [21]
No-Bake Veggie Frittata
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, beans
Get the recipe: veggie frittata [22]
Baked Salmon and Veggies
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: salmon
Get the recipe: baked salmon and veggie dinner [23]
The Ivy's Grilled Vegetable and Salmon Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: salmon
Get the recipe: The Ivy's grilled vegetable and salmon salad [24]
Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chili
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, kidney beans
Get the recipe: butternut squash and quinoa chili [25]
Lightened-Up Cobb Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, chicken, spinach, avocado
Get the recipe: lightened-up Cobb salad [26]
Flat-Belly Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: blueberries, avocado
Get the recipe: flat-belly salad [27]
Paleo Bowl
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: salmon, eggs, greens, avocado
Get the recipe: Paleo bowl [28]
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: quinoa
Get the recipe: tabbouleh-inspired dish [29]
Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, edamame, sesame seeds
Get the recipe: vegan sesame ginger quinoa salad [30]
Chickpea Coconut Curry With Sweet Potatoes
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: chickpeas, spinach, brown basmati rice
Get the recipe: chickpea curry with coconut rice [31]
Smoked Salmon Sandwich With Avocado and Wasabi
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: salmon, avocado
Get the recipe: smoked salmon sandwich with avocado and wasabi [32]
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 [33]
Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: blueberries, cashews, tofu
Get the recipe: blueberry cheesecake smoothie [34]
Salmon Buckwheat Bowl With Pesto
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: salmon, buckwheat
Get the recipe: salmon buckwheat bowl with pesto [35]
Sweet Potato Burger With Creamy Avocado Spread
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: black beans, millet, avocado
Get the recipe: sweet potato black bean burgers [36]
Salad-Stuffed Avocado
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: avocado
Get the recipe: salad-stuffed avocado [37]
Vegetarian Hash
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, Swiss chard
Get the recipe: vegetarian hash [38]
Baby Kale and Sesame Chicken Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: kale, chicken, sesame seeds
Get the recipe: baby kale and sesame chicken salad [39]
Quinoa Lentil Burgers
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, lentils
Get the recipe: quinoa and lentil potato cakes [40]
Roasted Veggies With Easy Fried Egg
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: broccoli, cauliflower, egg
Get the recipe: roasted veggies and egg [41]
Cinnamon-Spiced Baked Eggs
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: eggs
Get the recipe: cinnamon-spiced baked eggs [42]
Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundles
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: salmon
Get the recipe: asparagus and smoked salmon bundles [43]
Caprese Veggie Burger
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: cannellini beans, rolled oats
Get the recipe: caprese veggie burger [44]
Salmon Cakes
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: salmon
Get the recipe: salmon cakes [45]
Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: quinoa, black beans
Get the recipe: quinoa, black bean, corn, and tomato salad [46]