Try these flat-belly foods

There's a reason why olive oil was treasured by the ancient Greeks and chocolate was considered sacred by the Aztecs, although that reason may escape the modern day dieter. Each contains a great deal of fat, which is why these foods -- as well as others like them -- may never find a place in a person's diet today. The mere mention of the word "fat" is enough to send shivers up some people's spines. Too bad, really, because these same people are missing out on some of the best flat-belly foods you can eat.

WebMD recently listed what they consider to be among the best flat-belly foods, and it may come as a bit of a surprise to some of you that they are all high in fat. But hold on, not just any fat, monounsaturated fat. Good fat. The type that lowers LDL cholesterol and cuts disease risk. And, the type that, if eaten in moderation, can help you lose weight -- hence their flat-belly food designation.

For a more comprehensive look at each of these foods, click here to check out the full WebMD article. In the meantime, take a quick look below at the the foods that made the cut.


Oils. Several kinds; olive oil, flaxseed oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, etc.

Nuts. Almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, macadamia nuts, etc.

Avocado. Either kind: Haas avocado or Florida avocado

Olives. Black olives or green (Spanish) olives

Chocolate. Dark or semisweet chocolate.