According to Prevention, here are the top ten belly flattening foods:

1. Almonds – contain fiber, protein, vitamin E, & help cut cholesterol
2. Avocados – contain MUFA (Monounsaturated Fatty Acid), help cut cholesterol
3. Dark Chocolate – contains as much antioxidant capacity as red wine
4. Flaxseed Oil – the best plant source of omega-3 fatty acid
5. Macadamia Nuts – contain fiber & selenium
6. Natural Peanut Butter – contains vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, & vitamin B6
7. Olive Oil – contains mostly MUFA & antioxidants (extra-virgin is the best & the greener, the better)
8. Pistachios – contain lutein and zeaxanthin
9. Sunflower Seeds – loaded with B vitamins & vitamin E, help to curb hunger
10. Walnuts – contain omega-3 fatty acids

The great thing about all of these foods is that they’re super healthy for us. I eat raw almonds and pistachios, take flaxseed oil, and use extra-virgin olive oil all on a daily basis. I eat dark chocolate (oh yes!) several times a week and try to eat avocados two or three times a week. Sometimes I have sunflower seeds. The peanut butter we buy is not natural, so I wonder…does that count as 1/2? I need to start buying raw walnuts and pistachios again. So I guess we have a score of 7 1/2.

Of course, these foods need to be eaten in moderation. In other words, I can’t eat a whole box of dark chocolate in one day!! lol 🙂

(Some days…I wish I could!)