Some of the tastiest foods are also the best for your waistline.

Wanting a smaller waist and flatter belly isn’t all about looking good in your jeans.

There is no true magic bullet when it comes to belly fat.

Berry-Kefir Smoothie

But research shows filling your plate with foods that fight abdominal fat-as part of an overall healthy diet-can help.

Here’s what to dig into to help beat belly fat.

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Matcha Green Tea Latte

Could it be the probiotics?

Probiotics may protect against inflammation in your GI tract, which has been linked to abdominal fat storage.

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2.

Baked Eggs, Tomatoes & Chiles (Shakshuka)

Green tea packs catechins, antioxidant plant compounds that have been shown to have properties that may reduce obesity.

However, it’s all too common to eat most of your protein at dinner.

Other fiber-rich veggies include Brussels sprouts and legumes, like lentils and split peas.

Artichokes with Lemon & Dill

Avocado

Recipe to Try:Vegan Buddha Bowl

Could you go for some guac right now?

You’re in luck.

An earlierstudy in 2013suggested that avocado lovers slash their likelihood of metabolic syndrome in half.

Vegan Grain Bowl

Read More:What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Avocado Every Day

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All those factors help keep your blood sugar levels steady and keep you full and satisfied longer.

Chile-Lime Peanuts

Garlic Hummus