FLAT BELLY DIET - So what is this all about

I noticed flat belly diet pop up on the search engine trends this morning and decided to do a little research to see what this flat belly diet thing was all about. As it turns out, the flat belly diet was started by prevention magazine and consisted of a test which started out with 13 women. From there, the flat belly diet was developed.



The heart of the Flat Belly Diet plan seems to be what they are calling MUFA's which is simply mono-unsaturated fatty acids. MUFA's included in the flat belly diet include almonds, peanut butter, olive oil, avocado, even chocolate. The flat belly diet seems to indicate having a MUFA with every meal.



According to my reasearch, the Flat Belly Diet is a 32 day program which will reduce bloating and give you a "flat belly". Here is a sample meal plan of the Flat Belly Diet:
Flat Belly Diet Sample Meals

Flat Belly Diet Breakfast

1 cup Rice Krispies with 1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
4 oz. pineapple tidbits in juice
1 glass of "Sassy" water


Flat Belly Diet Lunch

3 oz. chunk light tuna in water
1 cup steamed baby carrots
1 piece of light string cheese
1 glass of "Sassy" water

Flat Belly Diet Dinner

4 oz. grilled tilapia
1 cup steamed green beans
1/2 cup roasted red potatoes drizzled with olive oil
1 glass of "Sassy" water
Flat Belly Diet Breakfast

Banana Waffle
1 frozen Lifestream Organic Flax Plus Waffle topped with 1/2 cup sliced banana and
sprinkled with cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 tbsp MUFA-rich pecans


Flat Belly Diet Lunch

Flat Belly Tacos
4 warm corn tortillas filled evenly with 1/2 cup micro waved Boca Ground Burger
crumbles, and topped with 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, 1/4 cup salsa, and 1/4
cup MUFA-rich sliced avocado

Flat Belly Diet Dinner

Salmon Steak
3 oz. grilled wild Alaskan salmon served with 1 1/2 cups frozen Cascadian Farm
Organic Cut Green Beans, steamed or microwave, and dressed with freshly ground
white pepper and 2 tbsp MUFA-rich sliced almonds







A MUFA at Every Meal

What can do for you!

"A MUFA at every meal" is the Flat Belly mantra. But exactly what is this magical diet component -- and how does it contribute to weight loss?

MUFA (MOO-fah) is a term that nutritionists have been using for years. It stands for monounsaturated fatty acid, a type of heart-healthy, disease-fighting, "good" fat found in foods like , and have the exact opposite effect of the unhealthy saturated and trans fats you've heard about in the news. According to exciting new research, MUFAs can actually help you lose weight, specifically around your middle.

Numerous studies show that a diet rich in MUFAs is linked to a reduction in LDL cholesterol, the kind that clogs up arteries, and a boost in HDL, the kind that sweeps cholesterol out of the arteries and clears it from the body. They can also lower the risk of heart disease and improve insulin.

But there's even more good news! In addition to their health-giving properties, MUFAs are satisfying and delicious in and of themselves. Who doesn't love drizzling olive oil over a salad, or grabbing a handful of chocolate chips? And that's what makes the Flat Belly Diet difference, according to our diet testers. A MUFA at every meal, not only guarantees good health but leaves you feeling satisfied, not deprived.