1. Rev Your Metabolism with Hot Pepper Jelly


The first step to blasting belly fat is to rev your metabolism. Ignite your body's fat-burning engines by eating hot pepper jelly. This condiment is packed with capsaicin, a chemical that puts the kick in peppers and speeds metabolism up to 20 percent for 30 minutes after you eat it. Take advantage of these benefits early in the day by having 2 tablespoons of hot pepper jelly every morning. Spread it on a whole wheat English muffin or eggs. It costs around $5.00 and you can find it at most supermarkets and online.

2. Kill Your Hunger with Acacia Powder


The powder comes from the bark of the acacia tree and is a shakable fiber. Sprinkle it on your meals and it will fill you up so you eat less. Make sure to drink a big glass of water with your meal.

3. Use Pickles to Detox Your Digestive Track


You have many different types of bacteria in your gut. While some kinds are good and aid with digestion, there are also bad types that can build up in your digestive track. The amount of both good and bad bacteria depends on what you eat. The wrong types of food can allow bad bacteria overgrowth in the colon, which makes the lining of your gut leaky and inflamed. This causes bloating and expands your waistline. New research shows that bad bacteria can increase belly fat as well.

Fight bad bacteria by snacking on pickles. This food is packed with probiotics, which helps to prevent harmful build-up and reduces inflammation in your gut. Make sure you choose a low-sodium option. If you're not a pickle person, you can get the same benefits from sauerkraut, kimchi or any fermented food.

4. Drink Red Wine to Reduce Stress


One of your body's responses to stress is to store extra calories, especially in your belly. Reduce the stress hormone cortisol by having 4 ounces of red wine daily. Research shows a glass at the end of the day can lower your stress levels by helping you unwind. Plus, it's packed with antioxidants that reduce inflammation.

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