The largest island is being constructed at the Fiery Cross Reef close to the Spratly Islands, an island chain whose territory is partially claimed by China, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
The Flat Belly Diet emphasizes eating foods that are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), which are purported to help you lose belly fat. Such foods include olive oil, nuts, seeds, soybeans and avocados.
Refried beans are high in soluble fiber, a type of fiber that slows the digestion of carbohydrates and reduces their impact on your blood sugar. Emphasizing low-GI foods in your diet may help you maintain a healthy weight by controlling your appetite and delaying hunger, the Glycemic Index Foundation notes.