Are you getting enough fibre? The American Heart Association recommends adults get 25 grams of fibre per day for a 2,000-calorie diet. Fibre is important for weight loss because it fills you up so you feel satisfied longer and won't be tempted to snack in between meals. It also helps keep things regular.
The type of fibre you eat matters, too, especially if you want to lose belly fat. Tracy recommends people eat more soluble fibre to burn more belly fat. "This gel that forms slows digestion in the body, which keeps you feeling full for longer," she said in a previous interview. "Research supports that soluble fibre leads to a decrease in the amount of fat in the abdominal region."
Focus on eating foods like lentils and other legumes, barley, and some fruits and veggies such as cauliflower, apples, and citrus fruits.