The Truth About Belly Fat Diets

Is it true that eating certain foods will help you lose belly fat? The makers behind the Flat Belly Diet certainly want you to think so. The writers at Prevention Magazine have touted the Flat Belly Diet as a way to lose as many inches from your waistline as you want.

We've also heard mention of a variety of diets that are designed to trim your waistband with little to no effort physically! The truth of the matter is, however, that a simple diet won't get rid of belly fat. We decided to look into these belly fat diets to see how much truth there is to them: here is the truth about belly fat diets:

First, the truth about fat. Many people think that fat cells are things that you can gain or lose depending on what kind of foods you eat. The truth is this: your body will always have fat cells, no matter how toned you might be. Fat cells are cells that expand and contract, depending on our diets and the amount of exercise we get. The only true way to "lose" fat cells is to have them removed surgically.

The obvious answer to getting rid of belly fat is to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly--exercise your whole body, not just the parts you're worried about! But what about these so called "diets" that promise to get rid of belly fat cells?

The much touted "Belly Fat Diet" claims its success is due to the monosaturated fat that diet followers are instructed to add to all of their meals. This type of fat can be found in things like olives, soybeans, nuts, seeds and dark chocolate (also known as other things that are good for you). The author of the diet says that this type of fat focuses on belly fat reduction. Here is the kicker: diet followers are encouraged to exercise but exercise itself is not required.

According to MSNBC (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19234440/), there aren't any foods that will get rid different types of body fat all by themselves. Fat is fat. Belly fat is no different than the fat that settles in your arms. Genetics plays a larger part in where your fat tends to rest than anything else.

The simple truth is this: if you cut your calorie intake to "weight loss standards" (any number that is less than the amount of calories you burn in a given day), you will lose weight. But to trim your belly fat, you want to focus on abdominal exercises but make sure to not forget about exercising the rest of your body as well.

Basically, the truth about belly fat diets is that there is no magical cure to make your belly fat melt away without any effort. Monosaturated fats do not target special areas of fat. Without regular exercise, your belly fat will never go away. If losing your belly fat is one of your goals, make sure you do your research before turning to a fad diet to serve as a "quick fix."