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.
When your body has to use stored fat for fuel, you lose weight. Low-carb diets such as the South Beach, Nutrisystem and Atkins diets may also help stabilize your glucose levels, which can prevent cravings for sweets -- cravings that can lead to overeating and weight gain.