Amp up with antioxidants Antioxidants help increase the amount of oxygen going to your muscles, boosting your metabolism and fueling your workouts. Berries (all) Prunes Kale Spinach Beetroot Artichoke Red and kidney beans Dark chocolate Eat lean proteins Build muscle and lose fat by ensuring 25-30% of your caloric intake comes from quality sources of protein. Lean, grass-fed beef Chicken breast Fish and seafood Whole eggs Beans & legumes Tofu Tempeh Quinoa Plant-based protein powder Eat whole grains The fiber found in whole grains helps keep your insulin level low, which may help your body shrink fat cells. Oatmeal Quinoa Brown rice Bulgar Millet Sorghum Buckwheat Whole grain wheat bread Whole grain pasta Choose healthy fats Monounsaturated fats decrease inflammation and control spikes in blood-sugar that tell your body to store excess fat around your midsection. Avocados Olive oil Safflower oil Sesame oil Canola oil Nuts (all) Increase your potassium This essential mineral helps balance out the ratio of other electrolytes like sodium, which is a huge contributor to bloating. A lot of these foods also contain vitamin C, which can help you burn more fat during exercise. Bananas Kiwi Melon (all) Apricots Dried fruits Prunes Oranges Potatoes Peas Winter squash Cooked spinach Don’t forget about probiotics Foods or supplements containing live active cultures increase the growth of good bacteria in your gut, promoting optimal digestion and a flatter tummy. Greek yogurt Kimchi Sauerkraut Pickled vegetables Apple cider vinegar Probiotic supplements (especially those containing lactobacillus gasseri) Drink to your health Avoid soft drinks (and other sugar-laden beverages) and limit your alcohol intake. Drink lots of water and sip teas containing EGCG, which has shown to boost your metabolism. Green tea Black tea Fresh-pressed vegetable juice Wheatgrass Lemon-water Non-dairy milks Avoid late night munchies Your body doesn’t burn night time snacks as efficiently as foods eaten during the day. But if you’re hungry, eat one of these light snacks to ensure a sound sleep without packing on pounds. Apple Banana Greek yogurt with berries Whole grain toast with avocado Almonds Walnuts Cottage cheese