It’s no myth, consuming low carbohydrate foods at the proper times in your diet plan is the number one way to burn off your excess stomach and other problem area fat.

And please take special note that I said “proper times”!

Far too many people are under the impression that a low carbohydrate diet is optimal for losing fat, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.

In fact, your body needs good carbs and will not function correctly without them.

The real key to losing your stubborn belly fat is not in the elimination of carbs, it’s simply NOT consuming carbs at the WRONG times.

And just when are the wrong times…

The last two meals of the day (And yes, snacks count here!).

For instance, instead of consuming that bowl of ice cream you should be having a salad. Certainly no surprise there!

However, the following is where most people go wrong, especially the “health conscious” crowd…

Just because a food is healthy, doesn’t mean that you’re going to burn fat eating it. For example, many people who are making a conscious effort to eat healthy make the mistake of consuming things like whole wheat bread, fruit and/or other such “healthy foods” in the P.M hours. The problem with this is that these are high glycemic, high energy foods that your body will not completely burn off when you sleep. Consequently these foods can be stored as fat deposits.

A far better option would be to have a chicken breast or a salad with egg whites. These foods require much more energy to digest and won’t be stored as fat in your system while you sleep.

So with all that being said…

…here are 10 low carbohydrate foods that will eliminate your stomach fat. Simply consume them for the last two meals of the day, whether it be dinner or snacks, and you’ll begin to notice that midsection shrinking, along with your other problem area fat deposits!

1: Skinless Chicken

2: Skinless Turkey

3: Spinach

4: Broccoli

5: Lean red meat

6: Egg whites

7: Salmon

8: Tuna Fish

9: Whey Protein Shake (Can make an excellent low carb substitute for those who need something simple.)

10: Tomatoes

Now many people will look at a list like this and get overwhelmed, thinking that they have to some how squeeze each of those low carb foods into their diet plan. But the most important thing to remember is just to keep it simple. Choose two or three of these foods and make sure to have them on hand so that when you begin to get hungry in the P.M. hours you can reach for one of them instead of a high carb alternative.

With the sudden boom of dieting in the country, different diet programs have been introduced in the country. Although many experts believe that proper exercise and not only diet can lose those pounds in a healthy way, many people still believe in the power of diet programs and diet plans. One of the most controversial kinds of diet plans is the low-carbohydrate diet program, which focuses on the reduction of carbohydrate consumption in the body.

According to the theory, when carbohydrates are no longer being taken in, the body will be forced to use fats and water as alternative sources of energy; thereby helping to shed off those unwanted pounds.

Fats, unbeknownst to many, can actually be converted to energy. The body just doesn’t use it as the first priority because it is more complex in structure and therefore, harder to break down and convert into energy. Among the popular low carbohydrate diets in the country is the Atkins diet.

Despite arguments from its critics, low carbohydrate diet has proven its effectiveness in terms of losing that extra weight. To date, it counts millions of followers not only in the country but also outside America.

Actually, cutting down on carbohydrates in the diet is a practice that people have been doing for years. When people cut down on their rice or bread or do not eat rice at all, they are reducing their carbohydrate intake. Of course, because it is not an official diet plan they are not really restricting themselves completely. When you are under a diet plan, you are not allowed to eat any kind of carbohydrates.

One of the advantages of low carbohydrate diet is the fact that it can actually increase the levels of good cholesterol in the body. This is really good news to people who have a heart problem. This is perhaps the reason why Atkins diet was used for cardio patients. This diet plan can also reduce the amount of triglycerides in the body. Triglycerides can be dangerous when combined with a high level of LDL or bad cholesterol. Both can increase the risk for heart attack and heart disease.

Low carb diet plans are also found to be good in balancing mood swings. They will not be prone to extreme lows such as depression or extreme high. People who are under the program are found to have fairly stable energy levels unlike those with high carbo levels.