5 veggies you should consume to burn belly fat

No one likes carrying around extra belly fat. No one. But, what you eat — and not so much the number of crunches you can do, determines the size of your belly. If you are looking to get toned in the middle, do yourself a favour and start incorporating these fat burning veggies! These vegetables are high in minerals, vitamins and in many cases fiber. Read the list, then head to the supermarket!

5 incredible veggies you need to include in your diet:

1. Chillies
A recent Canadian study found that a chemical contained in chillies can not only help to curb your appetite but can boost your body’s ability to burn fat.

2. Green Pepper
Green peppers, and other members of the capsicum genus (in the nightshade family) help to boost metabolism which can lead to an increased burning of belly fat.

3. Onions
Onions are low in calories which makes them a great food to add to your diet. Grilled, sauteed or roasted, onions are a perfect way to flavour your dishes.

4. Cucumber
Cucumber is a water based vegetable that helps you to curb hunger. When feeling peckish, have some cucumber slices and a glass of water. You will feel satiated with a very small calorie hit. What’s more, all the fluid you’ve taken in in the vegetable and your glass of water will help you flush toxins.

5. Leafy Greens
Spinach, cabbage and broccoli are a great way to fill yourself up. These foods not only provide bulky fiber to your diet, they also give you many essential vitamins and minerals!