Get rid of that gut for your health. That's the message that Dr. Travis Stork, co-host of the Emmy Award-winning talk show THE DOCTORS, wants to spread. As an ER physician, Dr. Travis says he first checks a patient's belly fat. The reason: it can help him determine the patient's risk for health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and even cancer.
In his February 1 show, Dr. Travis discusses fitness tips and foods to buy to achieve that flat tummy of your 6-pack abs dreams! Here is his Shoppers Guide to a Flat Stomach, featuring the top 5 belly-busting foods:
- Beans – They fill you up without filling you out. Choose dried beans over canned whenever possible.
- Eggs – Full of muscle-building protein, the B12 in egg yolks are great energy boosters and keep red blood cells healthy.
- Berries – Fibrous and full of antioxidants, it’s always better to eat whole fruit rather than drinking juice.
- Dairy – Just three lean servings a day (yogurt, milk or cheese) decrease your chances of being overweight by 60%.
- Whole grains – Make sure you read the packages. The less processed and more fibrous, the better.
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