A Weight Loss Coach Reveals The 2 Things You’re Not Eating But ‘Absolutely’ Should For A Flat Stomach And Less Bloating: ‘Loaded With Nutrients’
February 25, 2025 by Mariam Qayum
Achieving a flat stomach often goes beyond exercise; diet plays a crucial role in reducing bloating and shedding excess fat. While many focus on cutting calories or avoiding certain foods, there are actually specific foods that can help you achieve a flatter belly by boosting metabolism, reducing inflammation, and supporting digestion.
Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach, recently shared two types of foods you should “absolutely” be eating on a daily basis if you’re looking for a toned midsection and less bloating. Read on to discover these foods that are “loaded with nutrients!”
1. Fermented foods
A balanced gut microbiome can improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and prevent constipation, all of which contribute to less bloating and a flatter belly.
Rizzo says that foods such as yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha are “loaded with nutrients and a good bacteria called probiotics.”
These foods are ideal for anyone experiencing bloating or digestive issues and, according to her, "will help more than any type of green drink ever will."
2. Add protein to all meals and snacks
Adding protein to your meals and snacks will help stabilize blood sugar levels, which prevents spikes and crashes that can lead to bloating and cravings. Furthermore, protein takes longer to digest than carbs, which can help reduce bloating by providing a steady release of energy without overwhelming the digestive system.
“Not only is protein going to help you feel full for longer periods of time, it’s going to naturally increase your body’s ability to burn fat and also create a nice muscle tone, so when you do lose weight, you don’t end up looking 'skinny fat,'” Rizzo notes.
There are plenty of great protein options to choose from, and some of Rizzo’s go-tos are chicken, steak, pork tenderloin, turkey, salmon, shrimp, tuna, Greek yogurt, low-fat cheese, low-fat milk, cottage cheese, protein shakes, and some breads and cereals (watch out for the ones loaded with sugar and artificial additives!).
She recommends aiming for about 30 grams of protein per meal and 15 grams of protein per snack.