American nutritionist Tara Collingwood's 7 foods to reduce belly fat

U.S. sports‑nutrition expert Tara Collingwood, co‑author of a beginner’s guide to belly‑fat reduction, recommends seven inexpensive foods that are widely available in Vietnamese markets.

The list starts with avocado, prized for its monounsaturated fat that slows gastric emptying and steadies blood‑sugar spikes. Eggs follow, providing high‑quality protein that raises the thermic effect of food, helping the body burn extra calories during digestion. Berries such as blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are highlighted for their anthocyanin and flavonoid content, which improve insulin sensitivity and lower chronic inflammation that contributes to visceral fat. The remaining items (not fully reproduced in the excerpts) are similarly chosen for their ability to boost metabolism, curb appetite and support a healthier waistline.

Collingwood stresses that the strategy does not rely on strict dieting but on selecting foods that naturally enhance the body’s fat‑burning mechanisms.