If you're one of those people who tend to carry weight in their belly, you can do something about it! While hundreds of crunches aren't exactly the answer, what you put in your mouth is. Certain foods are proven to diminish belly fat [1], like whole grains, MUFAs like avocado [2], nuts, seeds, and olive oil.
You can also eat eggs [3], lean protein (especially fish like salmon), and tofu [4]. Fibre-rich vegetables such as greens and beans fight visceral fat around your inner organs, as well as berries like blueberries [5] and raspberries. This is great news! Make one of these delicious dinner recipes tonight, and with each bite, you can feel good that you're doing your body and your belly good.
Baked Salmon and Veg Dinner
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: salmon
Get the recipe: baked salmon and veg dinner [7]
Sweet Potato, Tofu, and Avocado Bowl
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: avocado, tofu, cashews
Get the recipe: sweet potato, tofu, and avocado breakfast bowl [8]
Quinoa Egg Bake
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, quinoa, spinach
Get the recipe: quinoa egg bake [9]
Sweet Potato, Chickpea, and Quinoa Burger
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa
Get the recipe: sweet potato, chickpea, and quinoa veg burger [10]
Baby Kale and Sesame Chicken Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: kale, chicken, sesame seeds
Get the recipe: baby kale and sesame chicken salad [11]
Lemon Tofu Edamame Barley Bowl
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: barley, edamame, tofu, avocado
Get the recipe: lemon tofu edamame barley bowl [12]
No-Bake Vegetable Frittata
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, beans
Get the recipe: vegetable frittata [13]
The Ivy's Grilled Vegetable and Salmon Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: salmon
Get the recipe: The Ivy's grilled vegetable and salmon salad [14]
Sesame Kale and Quinoa Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, kale, blueberries, almonds
Get the recipe: kale and quinoa salad [15]
Mexican Tempeh Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, black beans, tempeh, avocado
Get the recipe: Mexican tempeh salad [16]
Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundles
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: salmon
Get the recipe: asparagus and smoked salmon bundles [17]
Kale and Farro Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: farro, kale, avocado
Get the recipe: kale and farro salad [18]
Paleo Bowl
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: salmon, eggs, greens, avocado
Get the recipe: Paleo bowl [19]
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: quinoa
Get the recipe: tabbouleh-inspired dish [20]
Turkey Sausage Egg Muffins
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, turkey sausage
Get the recipe: gluten-free egg muffins [21]
Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, edamame, sesame seeds
Get the recipe: vegan sesame ginger quinoa salad [22]
Smoked Salmon Sandwich With Avocado and Wasabi
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: salmon, avocado
Get the recipe: smoked salmon sandwich with avocado and wasabi [23]
Cinnamon-Spiced Baked Eggs
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: eggs
Get the recipe: cinnamon-spiced baked eggs [24]
Flat-Belly Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: blueberries, avocado
Get the recipe: flat-belly salad [25]
Salmon Buckwheat Bowl With Pesto
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: salmon, buckwheat
Get the recipe: salmon buckwheat bowl with pesto [26]
Sweet Potato Burger With Creamy Avocado Spread
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: black beans, millet, avocado
Get the recipe: sweet potato, black bean burgers [27]
Mexican Quinoa Bites
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, black beans
Get the recipe: quinoa burrito bites [28]
Vegetarian Hash
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, swiss chard
Get the recipe: vegetarian hash [29]
Butternut Squash and Quinoa Chilli
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, kidney beans
Get the recipe: butternut squash and quinoa chilli [30]
Lightened-Up Cobb Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: eggs, chicken, spinach, avocado
Get the recipe: lightened-up Cobb salad [31]
Quinoa Lentil Burgers
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, lentils
Get the recipe: quinoa and lentil potato cakes [32]
Roasted Veg With Easy Fried Egg
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: broccoli, cauliflower, egg
Get the recipe: roasted veg and egg [33]
Chickpea Coconut Curry With Sweet Potatoes
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: chickpeas, spinach, brown basmati rice
Get the recipe: chickpea curry with coconut rice [34]
Caprese Vegetable Burger
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: cannellini beans, rolled oats
Get the recipe: caprese vegetable burger [35]
Cucumber, Corn, and Black Bean Salad
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: black beans, avocado
Get the recipe: cucumber, black bean, tomato, and avocado salad [36]
Salmon Cakes
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: salmon
Get the recipe: salmon cakes [37]
Salad-Stuffed Avocado
Belly-fat-fighting ingredient: avocado
Get the recipe: salad-stuffed avocado [38]