10 flat-belly food rules
POSTED: 02:03 PM PDT Sep 16, 2012
UPDATED: 11:00 PM PST Dec 31, 2012
Seeking that perfectly flat, chiseled stomach? Make it easier with these 10 flat-belly food rules.
7. Can I have dairy and still lose my belly?
Absolutely. In fact, cutting back on the amount of dairy you eat can signal your body to make more fat cells, according to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. When you don't have enough calcium in your body, it tries to hold on to what's there. This triggers the release of a compound called calcitriol, which increases the production of fat cells.
