Nine ways to get a flat tummy without diet or exercise

Salt craving is a compelling or extreme desire to consume salt or salty foods. Craving for salt is a common symptom of Addison’s disease (decreased production of hormones by the adrenal glands), dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances. It can also be seen in rare kidney disorders.

If you’re craving… Vinegary foods (pickles, sauerkraut, salt and vinegar chips, kimchi) — Craving vinegary, acidic foods can indicate that your stomach acid may be low. Your body is looking to get you to eat more vinegary foods because they can trigger the stomach to produce more acid.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting sodium to less than 2,300 mg a day.

Recommended sodium intake The Institute of Medicine (IOM) suggests aiming for about 1,500 mg per day. What you may not know is that sodium is an essential nutrient. This means we need some sodium to maintain good health. A healthy, active adult needs between 200 and 500 mg of sodium per day.

1. 1) Perfect your posture. “Straighten up,” advises The Biggest Loser trainer Kim Lyons, and your figure will look better.
2. 2) Drink up. Keep those fluids coming.
3. 3) Have a seat.
4. 4) Eat mindfully.
5. 5) Turn to the “pros”
6. 6) Walk it off.
7. 7) Give up gum.
8. 8) Supplement.

Can your stomach shrink?

1. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Instead of three large meals a day, aim for five “mini-meals” of breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus two healthy snacks.
2. Slow down. Your brain needs 20 minutes to realize your stomach is full.

Summary: Brown rice has been linked to weight loss and favorable blood fat levels. Most studies have found either no link between white rice and weight change or associated it with weight loss.

New research shows what many health experts have long said. It’s not carbohydrates, per se, that lead to weight gain, but the type of carbs eaten. Their research shows that people who ate more refined and processed foods, such as white bread and white rice, had more belly fat.

To get beyond the cycle of food cravings, I typically recommend to patients who want to lose weight that they completely avoid white bread, white rice, white pasta and potatoes for two weeks. After that, you can introduce them back into your diet in smaller, reasonable amounts.