6 foods for those who want to define their abs –

Not only from the gym and exercises does a healed abdomen live. If you’re working up a sweat every week and still haven’t achieved the desired result, know that eating helps as much as a training session when it comes to toning your abdominal muscles.

Check below what you should add to your diet to sculpt the region for good.

Greek yogurt

An individual serving can contain up to 23 grams of protein. “This macronutrient helps in muscle reconstruction after physical exercise”, teaches Alan Tiago Scaglione, nutritionist at Estima Nutrição, in São Paulo (SP).

Another good news is that a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that people who consume probiotics daily – microorganisms present in yogurt – have less abdominal fat.

Whole grains

They are essential for anyone looking for that gas to face the workout routine. In addition, the fibers present in flaxseed, chia and quinoa, to name a few, help the body eliminate fat from the stomach area, leaving the muscles more on display.

In addition, by promoting greater satiety, they avoid raids on the fridge and the consumption of extra calories.

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Almonds

The oilseed prevents bloating and constipation, leaving you halfway free to conquer the perfect belly. “Its consumption also stabilizes blood sugar levels, preventing the accumulation of abdominal fat”, says the specialist.

Green Tea

The caffeine in the drink along with its antioxidants, when combined with physical exercises, are capable of transforming the body, starting with the elimination of that fat that is deposited in the love handles. “It is also a diuretic, helping to combat fluid retention, and has thermogenic properties, accelerating metabolism.”

Whey protein

The supplement based on whey protein contains amino acids that protect muscles from damage caused by exercise, facilitating the process of regeneration of muscle fibers. In this way, the abdomen becomes firmer faster. “It also provides prolonged satiety, avoiding the consumption of other foods that could lead to weight gain and fat accumulation”, clarifies Scaglione.

Asparagus

Packed with prebiotics, they feed the good bacteria in your gut flora, reducing bloating. The vegetable also acts as a diuretic, eliminating the water that is left over so that the muscles can appear more.