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Fat-busting foods!Sip the “triple threat” smoothie! The key ingredients in the best belly-smoothing smoothie? “Yogurt, blueberries and chia seeds,”

says dietitian Erin Palinksi-Wade. “Yogurt is rich in calcium, which targets belly fat.” In one study, folks who ate a yogurt-rich diet lost almost two inch-es off their waists in 12 weeks! As for blueberries, they’re proven to help melt fat and increase insulin r e s i s t a n c e , “which is impor-

tant because insulin tells your body to store belly fat,” she says. Lastly, “chia seeds are rich in ome-ga-3 fats, which decrease the stress hormones that pack pounds onto your midsection.” To make Palniski-Wade’s belly-fat � attening smoothie, blend 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt, 1 cup blueber-ries and 1 Tbs. chia seeds. Add honey for sweetness, and milk or ice, depending on how thick you like it.

Ready to kiss belly fat goodbye? Our experts share the surprisingly easy ways to slenderize your tummy fast!

“America’s Belly Fat Fighter”, dietician Erin Palinski-Wade, R.D., is the author of Belly Fat Diet for Dummies. Visit her at DietExpertNJ.wordpress.com.

Natural health expert Genie James, MMSc, is the coauthor of From Belly Fat to Belly Flat and author of The Fountain of Truth.

Naturopathic doctor Natasha Turner, N.D.—author most recently of The Carb Sensitivity Program—is the founder of the Clear Medicine Wellness Boutique in Toronto. Visit her at DrNatashaTurner.com.

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Slimming supplements!Block fat with Chitosan! “Chitosan, a natural fat-block-er derived from shell� sh like crab and lobster, converts fat molecules into a form the body can’t absorb,” says James. Her Rx: 750 mg. a day taken with meals. One option: Only Natural Chi-tosan Fat Blocker; $12 at Amazon.com.

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Snack on cinnamon popcorn!“People who eat a diet rich in whole grains weigh less overall and have trimmer tummies,” says Palinski-Wade. Why? “Whole grains are digested more slowly and keep blood sugar stable. So snack on popcorn—a delicious whole grain treat,” she says, “and sprinkle on some cinnamon, which regulates insulin!"

Give your veggies an orange boost!“Marinate broccoli in orange juice,” suggests expert Genie James. “Together, cru-ciferous veggies and citrus fruits block bad estrogen that packs on belly fat." Mix 1 cup orange juice with a squeeze of lemon and add 1 tsp each ginger and honey. “Mari-nate veggies for 15 minutes and grill ’em!”

Get slim with DIM!Diindolylmethane (DIM) “is like broccoli on steroids,” says James. “It’s a phytonu-trient that pushes estro-gen down a healthy path-way in your body, helping keep weight off your midsection.” Bonus: “DIM pro-motes an optimal ratio of estrogen to testoster-one, which helps you maintain lean, fat-burning muscle.” Aim for 200 mg., twice a day. One option: DIM Complex by Swanson Ultra; $6 at Amazon.com.

No-work exercises! Blast fat in one “magic” minute! You already know walking is great for you, but you may be surprised to learn that speed-walk-ing for just one minute helps blast belly fat! “Walk at your normal pace for � ve minutes,” Palinksi-Wade says, “then speed walk for one ‘magic’ minute, before returning to your normal pace for � ve more minutes. Repeat the cycle for, say, half an hour. It’s called interval training and because the fat around your middle is a huge source of energy, when you speed up for that ‘magic’ min-

ute, your body taps into your abdominal fat for a quick

blast of power!” Studies show folks who exer-

cise this way lose more belly fat over the course of a year than those who exercise at a

steady pace.

Whittle your waist by whistling! Stress sends fat directly to your belly, so doing anything that relaxes you—from gar-dening to yoga—helps � ght tummy � ab! For extra-easy relaxation, “just do some deep belly breathing,” says Palinski-Wade. “Put

your hand on your belly and take in three to four deep breaths. Feel your hand rise as you

inhale, then purse your lips like you’re whistling and exhale. ‘Whistling’ slows down your breath-ing and makes your breath more forceful, amp-ing the bene� ts.”

Sweat less! Surprising but true: Slaving away in the gym for hours actually tells your body to store belly fat, says naturo-pathic doctor Natasha Turn-er, N.D. “Over-exer-cising signals to your body that you’re under stress. It’s like saying, ‘I need to hold on to my fat,’ ” she says. “I used to spend too much time in the gym, and it wrecked my metabolism. The truth is, you should spend no more than 30-40 minutes exercising—taking a walk, going for a swim—three to � ve times a week. That’s enough time to trigger the release of growth hormone, and the more growth hormone your body makes, the less cor-tisol you have—and less belly fat!”Tip! Add dumbbells to your routine, suggests Turner. “A few minutes of weight training two times a week releases DHEA, the anti-aging hormone that also targets belly fat.”

“Help! I hate my fat belly!”

: 750 mg. a day taken with meals. One option: Only Natural Chi-tosan Fat Blocker; $12

James. “It’s a phytonu-trient that pushes estro-gen down a healthy path-way in your body, helping keep

Whittle your waist by whistling! Stress sends fat directly to your belly, so doing anything that relaxes you—from gar-dening to yoga—helps � ght tummy � ab! For extra-easy relaxation, “just do some deep belly breathing,” says Palinski-Wade. “Put

your hand on your belly and take in three to four deep breaths. Feel your hand rise as you

inhale, then purse your lips like you’re whistling and exhale. ‘Whistling’ slows down your breath-ing and makes your breath more forceful, amp-

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some cinnamon, which regulates insulin!"

Give your veggies an orange boost!“Marinate broccoli in orange juice,” suggests expert Genie James. “Together, cru-ciferous veggies and citrus fruits block bad estrogen that packs on belly fat." Mix 1 cup orange juice

squeeze of and add

ginger. “Mari-

nate veggies for 15 minutes and grill ’em!”

minute, before returning to your normal pace for � ve more minutes. Repeat the cycle for, say, half an hour. It’s called interval training and because the fat around your middle is a huge source of energy, when you speed up for that ‘magic’ min-

ute, your body taps into your abdominal fat for a quick

blast of power!” Studies show folks who exer-

cise this way lose more belly fat over the course of a year than those who exercise at a

steady pace.

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