Are Lean Abs & Cinnamon Closely Related?

If you've done a bit of reading on lean abs lately, then you've made the connection between powerful antioxidants and fat loss.
How many times have you heard that?

Antioxidants are constantly featured on every type of media around us today. TV, Newspapers, Magazines...
The fact is, antioxidants are great for you. What's even better though?
Antioxidant rich foods are absolutely awesome for fat loss and getting lean abs. In fact, a lot of fitness professionals (more and more by the day) swear that antioxidants are essential in the battle for lean abs and a lean body in general.

So no wonder then, that the whole world is in a massive riot bent on finding the foods with the richest antioxidant content. And unlike just about everything else, there is virtually no limit to how much antioxidant rich foods you can eat in terms of them ever having a negative effect on your health.

What about this cinnamon then?
Well, according to www.oracvalues.com, cinnamon has the 3rd highest ORAC value at 267,536!
If you don't know already, ORAC is Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity and is a measure of how potent the antioxidant content of the food is.

That's gotta be worth something right?
The answer is, DEFINITELY! Cinnamon is definitely an extremely powerful food in its ability to get you lean abs. It's also got dozens of other properties that knock other foods dead in terms of health benefits.

"A teaspoon of cinnamon a day keeps the belly fat away!"
In all honesty, this is a great motto and you should follow it if your aim is to lose some tummy fat and get lean abs. Why wouldn't you? The beauty of it is, cinnamon is so easy to include in your daily eating. I mean, who doesn't like cinnamon? I love the stuff. I practically eat it by the bowl full.
It goes great with:

• Porridge
• Muesli
• Teas like chai
• Apple
• Berries
• Anything sweet 
• Tonnes of other stuff

So if you've neglected some of the exercise tips I've been dishing out and you're not motivated to change very much about your regular diet, eat a bit of cinnamon each day and watch the effects. You'll see what I mean.

Get Sexy Abs With Antioxidant Rich Berries

Berries are known to be one of the richest natural sources of antioxidants on the planet and as we already know, antioxidants are a majorly helpful companion in any quest to lose stomach fat and get sexy abs. In a massive study conducted on fruit and vegetable antioxidant content published in the June 9 2004 Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, berries easily trumped the competition in terms of the amount of antioxidant for the price.

The reason berries help you get sexy abs is because they are known to actively fight oxidation in the body via their high antioxidant content. This reduces the amount of free radicals in the body and helps with the process of losing fat.
Among the richest antioxidant containing berries are:

• Blueberries
• Cranberries
• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• Wolfberries (Goji berries)
• Acai berries
• Strawberries

These berries all help to fight fat loss with massive vitamin content and loads of polyphenol.
So if you didn't already have enough reason to include more berries into your regular eating then now you can rest assured that almost any berry will also help you to get sexy abs.

Sunlight To Lose Stomach Fat?!

That's right, it's a commonly known fact that sunlight exposure leads to the production of Vitamin D in the body which is essential for good health. What you might not have known is that the benefits of sunlight exposure probably extend much further than you would think.
It is true that excess exposure to ionizing radiation from the sun creates free radicals which are associated with causing cancer, but, a diet which has sufficient antioxidant intake can help to offset the free radicals produced. Sunlight is an essential part of our health and if your aim is to lose stomach fat then definitely aim to get at least 30 minutes of moderate sun exposure each day. Not only does it help with weight loss, but a host of other health problems as well including heart conditions.
Studies have been conducted in Scotland on the link between exposure to sunlight, Vitamin D intake and obesity and it was revealed that people who have a higher Vitamin D intake (as little as 10% higher) have it easier when it comes to weight loss and losing stomach fat. Insufficient vitamin D in the blood interferes with the hormone leptin, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full. Therefore it is thought that a lower level of Vitamin D contributes to larger portion sizes, higher calorie intake and thus, more fat.
So, like I said, aim to get a little bit of moderate sunlight exposure each day and your body will thank you. Other sources of Vitamin D may also help, although sunlight is the most natural source of Vitamin D and it doesn't cost a cent!