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The muffin top—which refers to the excess fat that hangs over the waistline—is something that people are trying to get rid of since summer is almost here.
Fortunately, we have the diet tricks that will help target the fat in that area.
Follow the three steps below and, before you know it, that "muffin top" will be ancient history.
Step One: Eat Lean Protein for Breakfast
One of the best ways to get rid of that muffin top is to start the day off right. If you have the proper breakfast, you have just set up your entire day for success and you are more likely to see that muffin top melt away faster. Purdue University conducted a study and found that people who consumed fewer calories and more lean protein were able to lose weight easier than those who didn’t. The study, which was carried out in West Lafayette, Indiana, found that this is especially true when lean protein is consumed in the morning for breakfast—something most people don’t typically do.
"Egg and lean pork products are good sources for protein, and if they are incorporated at meals when people do not normally consume protein, such as at breakfast and lunch, they may prove to be a nice strategy to control weight; promote satiety, which is the feeling of being full […]," Wayne W. Campbell, Purdue Professor of Foods and Nutrition, said.
Step Two: Stock Up on Dairy
In order to target the excess fat that sits around your waist, you need to increase the amount of dairy you consume. Studies found that people who upped their intake of fat-free yogurt saw drastic weight-loss around their bellies and their waist.
Why? Well, for starters, fat-free yogurt is packed with probiotics (a type of healthy bacteria) that will not only help shrink the size of your waistline, but it will also aid with bloating and digestion. Simply add fat-free yogurt to your daily diet and start watching that muffin top melt away!
Step Three: Fiber, Fiber, Fiber
We all know the importance of fiber in a well-balanced diet, but now you have even more of a reason to increase your fiber intake. It turns out, fiber not only helps to make you feel fuller, longer, but it also helps take care of that muffin top. To see the best results, try getting your fiber from vegetables, like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and even avocado. Just simply adding these fresh vegetables to your meals will make a huge difference!
It’s amazing how much you can transform your body just with your diet! Start trying these tricks today and say goodbye to that muffin top!
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