What if I told you that you could lose twice as much belly fat just by cutting out a few foods two days each week as you can by dieting all week long?
Sound unlikely?
You could reach your ideal weight simply by watching your diet two days a week according to a recent study conducted in Britain.
Women following a low-carb diet two days a week and a Mediterranean-style diet the rest of the week lost almost twice as much weight as those who simply restricted calories.
Are you wondering how this could possibly work?
It seems that avoiding high carb foods for two days gives your metabolism a boost so you burn more fat. It also seems to improve your sensitivity to insulin, which is a primary cause of belly fat.
If you can’t diet today do it tomorrow and lose twice as much weight!
Here’s what a day would look like on this diet:
# Swap your breakfast cereal for whole grains.
Hidden sugars and highly processed carbohydrates alone can cause you to gain 32 pounds every year.
# Snack on nuts.
Just an ounce and a half of almonds, peanuts, or walnuts every day can reduce your risk of cancer and cardiovascular problem, increase your life expectancy by 20%, eliminate between meal cravings, and flatten your belly.
# Start lunch with a green salad dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
Recent research shows that vinegar, wine or apple cider, before a meal can lower both blood sugar and insulin by around 25%.
The salad will help you feel full faster and stay feeling full longer so you avoid overeating without even thinking about it.
# Drink green tea.
A recent study discovered that 3-4 cups of green tea a day could help you burn 200 extra calories.
Steep a couple of cinnamon sticks and a teabag in boiling water for several minutes. Add lemon juice, raw honey, and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to boost green tea’s fat-burning ability.
# Choose healthy snacks.
Consider a cup of low-fat Greek yogurt with a handful of fresh or frozen berries and a bit of raw honey for a perfect way to beat sugar cravings without guilt.
Alternatively, choose light snacks that are high in fiber such as popcorn. It will help ease sugar cravings and improve your sleep.
Opt for air popped popcorn and swap the salt for seasonings such as cinnamon, garlic, olive oil, or black pepper to increase the antioxidant content.
# Go with low-fat protein.
Increase your protein intake without any extra fat by tossing beans into your salad. Beans are loaded with antioxidants and fiber that help reduce inflammation and improve cholesterol levels.
They also block the action of digestive enzymes that convert carbs into sugar. It only takes a few ounces to help you feel full and avoid late-night cravings.
