{"id":4023,"date":"2012-08-29T07:00:03","date_gmt":"2012-08-29T11:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=4023"},"modified":"2012-08-29T07:05:32","modified_gmt":"2012-08-29T11:05:32","slug":"best-weight-loss-tip-how-to-lose-belly-fat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2012\/08\/best-weight-loss-tip-how-to-lose-belly-fat.html","title":{"rendered":"Best Weight Loss Tip: How to Lose Belly Fat"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_3384\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3384\" style=\"width: 322px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/files\/2012\/02\/No-Need-to-Shoot-magic-bullet.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3384\" title=\"No Need to Shoot - magic bullet\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/100\/2012\/02\/No-Need-to-Shoot-magic-bullet-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"322\" height=\"443\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking for a Magic Bullet? by Janice Taylor, Self-Help\/Weight Loss Artist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Looking for a magic bullet? A miracle cure? Something that will add health to your life and help you lose that fat belly? <\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for <strong><em>the<\/em><\/strong> \u2018magic bullet,\u2019 then you\u2019ve come to the right place!!! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourladyofweightloss.com\">Our Lady of Weight Loss<\/a> created a list of foods that are <em><strong>\u2018heavy\u2019 in antioxidants<\/strong><\/em>, that help to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>And &#8230; maybe even promote weight loss? You betcha!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is an Antioxidant?<\/strong> An antioxidant is a molecule capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules.<\/p>\n<p>Antioxidants protect the body\u2019s cells from damage caused by free radicals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are Free Radicals?<\/strong> Free radicals are unstable molecules that are missing an electron and \u2018steal\u2019 electrons from surrounding molecules.<\/p>\n<p>We are exposed to free radicals all the time. Sometimes through radiation, smoke ozone and nitrous oxide, x-rays, chemicals, pollutants and saturated fats; sometimes free radicals are produced by our bodies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can Antioxidants help us lose weight?<\/strong> For one thing, foods that are \u2018heavy\u2019 in antioxidants are some of the lowest-calorie foods that are the best for you! When you feed your body with nutrient dense foods, you are naturally more energetic, strong, focused and more empowered to live a healthy life.<\/p>\n<p>Here follows the USDA\u2019s Antioxidant scorecard! A list of foods that are high in antioxidants, stop free radicals in their tracks and can help you move toward health and help you to lose that belly fat!!!<\/p>\n<p>Blueberries (serving size: 1 cup)<br \/>\nCranberries (1 cup)<br \/>\nBlackberries (1 cup)<br \/>\nRaspberries (1 cup)<br \/>\nStrawberries (1 cup)<br \/>\nRed Delicious Apple<br \/>\nRed Kidney Beans (1\/2 cup, cooked)<br \/>\nPecans (1 oz)<br \/>\nPinto Beans (1\/2 cup, cooked)<br \/>\nSweet Cherries (1 cup)<br \/>\nBlack Plum<br \/>\nWalnuts (1 oz)<br \/>\nGreen Pear<br \/>\nHazelnuts (1 oz)<br \/>\nNavel Orange<br \/>\nRed Cabbage (1\/2 cup cooked)<br \/>\nRusset Potato (6 oz)<br \/>\nPistachios (1 oz)<br \/>\nGreen tea (1 cup)<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to clip, paste, print and take the all-powerful antioxidant list on your next supermarket extravaganza!<\/p>\n<p>And &#8230; for more happy, fun, energized, positive support please do join \u2026<a href=\"http:\/\/maildogmanager.com\/lptrack.html?OurLadyofWeightLoss::607::http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/30757154492\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n&#8230;\u00a0 A Kick in the Tush Club<\/a> on <a href=\"http:\/\/maildogmanager.com\/lptrack.html?OurLadyofWeightLoss::607::http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/30757154492\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Spread the word \u2026 not the icing!<\/p>\n<p>Janice<br \/>\n<em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Life &amp; Wellness Coach, Author<br \/>\nSelf-Help \/ Weight Loss Artist<br \/>\nwise * fun * utterly useful<br \/>\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<br \/>\nFor the best life, wellness and weight loss wisdom, visit Janice:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourladyofweightloss.com\/\"><br \/>\nOur Lady of Weight Loss<\/a><br \/>\nsign up for the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/maildogmanager.com\/surveys\/OurLadyofWeightLoss\/optin1.html\"><em>Kick in the Tush Club<\/em><\/a> e-letter<br \/>\njoin and chat: <a href=\"http:\/\/maildogmanager.com\/lptrack.html?OurLadyofWeightLoss::603::http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/30757154492\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\/ a KICK in the TUSH CLUB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Become a Tushkateer!<br \/>\n<strong><em><\/em><\/strong>A Tushkateer is a person who receives Our Lady of Weight Loss\u2019s newsletter, called the KICK in the TUSH CLUB!!!\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/maildogmanager.com\/surveys\/OurLadyofWeightLoss\/optin1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up and receive her weekly e-newsletter<\/a> with all the news that \u2018fit\u2019 to print, and you are automatically a Tushkateer!\u00a0 How cool is that? <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/wp-includes\/images\/smilies\/icon_smile.gif\" alt=\":)\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a magic bullet? 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