There are foods out there that are good for you and helpful to keep that tummy flat. Here is a list of the Top 20 Flat Tummy Foods.

Dark Chocolate

Research is showing that dark chocolate is good for you.DARK is the optimum word here and it should be 70% or higher in chocolate content.

A recent study shows that people who eat chocolate frequently tend to have a lower body mass index. Not only that, but scientists suggest that its antioxidant properties may help boost metabolism.

Olive Oil

When you select your olive oil do some research first and be sure you are buying a good quality oil. The main benefit of olive oil, and there are many, is that it lowers �bad� LDL cholesterol and raises �good� HDL cholesterol, thanks to its monounsaturated fats. Olive oil is also packed with antioxidants called phenols, which may protect artery walls from cholesterol buildup.Researchers even discovered recently that olive oil acts as an anti-inflammatory, which further protects your heart, and the rest of your body, too.

Spinach

In addition to protecting your eyes from age-related macular degeneration, thanks to its carotenoids, spinach has high concentrations of vitamin K, which can help maintain bone density and prevent fractures. The green stuff is also a powerful source of potassium and magnesium as well as folate, all of which can keep blood pressure low, reducing the risk of stroke.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon can reduce blood glucose, which may stave off diabetes. Cinnamon is also a carminative, which helps prevent bloating, and it is packed with antioxidants.

Turmeric

Recent years have seen an explosion of research into curcumin, an antioxidant found in turmeric. Studies have shown it has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and anticancer activities.

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