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How to lose pure belly fat i carry most weight in my stomach, how to get rid of it. i know diet is the most important but what food helps belly fat?

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Frequent small meals: Excercise , low glycemic index carbs, lean protein and restful sleep will help.

Dr Bansal agreed

Answered 3/13/2014

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Careful with sugar: Don't eat much simple sugar or white, refined carbohydrates. No specific food can directly burn belly fat, that i know of, despite the claims that are made. Do some muscle training and aerobics.

Answered 9/15/2013

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