Additionally, the UMMC regards green tea as an effective method of preventing atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. The National Institutes of Health grants ginseng a B rating, meaning that there is good scientific evidence for its use as a complementary treatment for certain forms of heart disease.
Examples of this second category of âflat-belly foodsâ are green tea, cayenne pepper, vinegar, as well as anything high in protein, such as eggs, meat, and fish. These foods supposedly boost your metabolism, causing your body to burn through your fat reservesâincluding the fat around your middle.
Guidelines for Losing Weight: 1  Foods that help you lose weight are: eggs, liver, venison, greens, licorice, green tea. 2  Foods to avoid when you want to lose weight are: wheat, buckwheat, corn, lentils, peanuts, seeds, including sesame. 3  Eating out strategy: steak house & salad bar, seafood, Greek and French cuisine.