Our Favorite Belly-Slimming Super Foods

1. Steel cut oatmeal. Fiber rich and filling, add berries for a great start in the morning. Tip: takes a little longer to cook than regular rolled oats so prepare a few serving to store in the fridge.

2. Bananas. Just turned yellow, not over-ripe. High in potassium, they're perfect for increasing your blood sugar immediately after your workout. Eat alone for a quick pick-me-up or add some protein with a low sugar almond butter.

3. Wild salmon. Flavorful, high in protein and healthy fats. Omega-3 fatty acids improve insulin sensitivity, which helps build muscle and decrease belly fat.

4. Blueberries, grapefruit, strawberries, apples, pomegranates. From antioxidants to fiber these nutrient dense fruits are great as morning breakfast additions or healthy snacks. Pomegranates and blueberries are fun popcorn alternatives on movie night.

5. Tuna (white meat packed in water). A bodybuilding staple for good reason: high in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, low in fat. Omega-3's are also provide an array of cardiovascular benefits such as improved HDL to LDL ratio and decreased inflammation.

6. Olive oil. Generally all oils have 100 calories per serving regardless type. In addition to adding unique flavor, however, this Mediterranean diet staple offers protection against heart disease by controlling "bad" LDL cholesterol and raising "good" HDL cholesterol levels. It also lowers the risk of certain cancers.

7. Sweet potatoes. A filling alternative to white potatoes, high in potassium with a relatively low gylcemic index. They also contain unique root proteins with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

8. Leafy green vegetables (ie. spinach & romaine lettuce). Along with vitamins and minerals, two cups later, you still haven't reached 50 calories.

9. Brown rice. Nutty flavor. High in fiber so it's filling. Low glycemic index.

10. Chicken breast. Lean and filling protein source. Tip: marinate it to increase the flavor and don't overcook it to decrease dryness.

11. Beans (ie. lentils, navy, pinto). Lean and filling protein source high in antioxidants. Pair with brown rice to help complete this protein source.

12. Eggs. A filling protein source, women on a low-calorie diet who ate an egg with toast and jelly each morning lost twice as many pounds as those who had a bagel breakfast with the same number of calories but no eggs, according to a study from Louisiana State University.