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The One Anti-Inflammatory Food To Eat For Breakfast If You Want A Flat Stomach

February 23, 2018 by Jessica Harrington
shefinds | Food
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So, you woke up super bloated and feeling uncomfortable, now what? You have a few options to get a flat stomach, and they don’t involve crawling back into bed to hide.

If you’re ready to get a flat stomach and kick morning inflammation to the curb, first you need to look at what you’re eating. A flat stomach always begins with a diet, and there are certain foods that cause inflammation, such as dairy, fried foods, alcohol, and sugar, and there are certain foods that help with inflammation.

To combat inflammation, all you need to do is add berries to your  breakfast!

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Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and all others, have great anti-inflammatory properties. So simple, isn't it? Whole fruits seem to always be the answer to all of your diet problems. If your belly is inflamed, berries are your ticket to a flat stomach in the morning. We can explain how these major anti-inflammatory foods work.

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Berries and other dark-colored fruits are high in inflammation-fighting compounds like anthocyanins. The compounds in them, such as one called cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, actually signal your body to stop any inflammatory processes. They're also rich in antioxidants, which is an important ingredient for fighting inflammation, says Lona Sandon, PhD, RDN.

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Another component of berries that makes them great for achieving that flat stomach you long for is the high amount of fiber in them. Studies have even found that regularly consuming berries can lower your levels of inflammatory markers.

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To get your daily berry fix for a flatter stomach, we recommend adding them to some of your favorite breakfast foods. You don't have to change much in your diet because berries make a great addition to smoothies, oatmeal, cereal, or yogurt. You can also garnish waffles or pancakes with them; the options are endless! 

 

Looking to try more anti-inflammatory foods? Check out the other food you should eat in the morning for inflammation on SheFinds.com!

Author:

Fashion & Beauty Editorial Assistant

Jessica is a former editorial assistant of SheFinds. She covered fashion, beauty and more. Jessica’s work has also appeared in The Zoe Report, AhaLife, JoyfullyMe, and Her Campus Media.

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Assortment of different bread types on display.
Delicious treats from Costco bakery section.
Woman holding her head in distress.
Woman experiencing joint pain and discomfort.
Celebrity at a red carpet event posing for photos.
Popular coffee and donut brands side by side.
Woman adding sugar to her aromatic coffee.
Wooden board with bagels, blueberries, and butter.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil for cooking.
Brazilian dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken.
Checking the time while enjoying breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwich products.
Cooked salmon served with rice and greens.
Inside view of a Costco store showcasing products.
Woman taking magnesium supplement for health benefits.
Selection of s'mores brownies and baked ricotta from Aldi.
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Fried fish served with fries, a classic meal.