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The 10 Best Foods for Flat Abs
Berries
Most are loaded with fiber, every dieter's best friend. The more fiber you eat -- experts say that it's best to get between 25 and 35 grams every day -- the fewer calories you absorb from all the other stuff you put in your mouth. That's because fiber traps food particles and shuttles them out of your system before they're fully digested. Berries (and other fruits) are also high in antioxidants, which not only help protect you from chronic diseases like cancer but may also help you get more results from your workouts. "Antioxidants help improve blood flow, which can help muscles contract more efficiently," says Dr. Katz.
Try for: At least half a cup daily, or about 30 calories' worth. Don't limit yourself to the usual suspects, like raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. If you can find them, add boysenberries, gooseberries, and black currants to the mix for excitement.
Try these healthy recipes:
Berries Vinaigrette with Mascarpone
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Any good suggestions for people who don't like berries?! I can do small amounts in yogurt, etc... but I just do not react well to them at all otherwise.
3/14/2013 03:32:20 PM Report AbuseThat in the picture is NOT a berry. It is MANGOSTEEN which is considered citrus fruit but is actually part of the aril classification of fruits. GOODNESS KNOW YOUR FOOD IF YOU'RE GOING TO GIVE DIET ADVICE!
1/7/2012 10:32:01 PM Report AbuseYes it is mangoesteen or cambodian call monkut is one of good fruit in Asian.
11/10/2011 10:09:43 AM Report AbuseThis isn't berries, it's mangoesteen or the malays call it manggis. One of asian local fruit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manggis
5/17/2011 10:28:46 AM Report Abusewhat fruit is that in the picture... is it cherries?
3/26/2011 12:27:00 AM Report Abuselove those big sweet cherries yum yum
7/11/2010 06:35:21 PM Report Abuse