Dr. Travis Stork, host of the TV show The Doctors and author of The Lean Belly Prescription, out this spring in paperback, revealed his favorite foods and tips for reducing belly fat and overall weight in Wednesday's special episode of The Doctors.
Best foods:
- Beans – Choose dried beans over canned whenever possible to cut costs and sodium.
- Eggs – The protein and vitamin B12 in egg yolks are great energy boosters and keep red blood cells healthy.
- Berries – Fibrous and full of antioxidants.
- Dairy – Just three lean servings a day of lowfat or fat-free dairy may decrease your chances of being overweight by 60 percent.
- Whole grains – The less processed and more fibrous, the better.
- Dark chocolate – Full of heart-healthy and mood-enhancing phytochemicals and antioxidants.
- Popcorn – Fibrous and low calorie, this snack has only 93 calories for 3 cups of air popped.
- Nuts – They're inexpensive, easy to store or tote and are packed with heart-healthy nutrients. But stick to a handful, as calories can easily add up.
Best habits:
- Burn three times more calories taking the stairs versus using the elevator.
- Just 20 minutes outside a day can increase your energy by 20 percent.
- Eating together as a family can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease.
- Walking 30 minutes a day can increase lifespan by 30 percent.
- Drinking ice water vs. room-temperature water can burn up to an additional 500 calories a week.
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