Eat Your Way To A Flat Belly

Call it a spare tire, a pot belly or muffin top. Belly fat plagues millions of men and women, but some say you can minimize your middle by eating certain foods. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the belly busting diet.

Mary Morin lost 20 pounds, but she’s still working hard to improve her abs.

“I try to do sit ups and crunches,” said Mary.

“If I had to guess I’d say 90 percent of women complain about that area,” said Jayne Drew, a personal trainer.

39-year-old Alexa Moulder says it’s especially difficult after becoming a mom.

“It’s a tough area to fix,” said Alexa.

Research has shown there are health risks associated with belly fat. It can increase your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and even certain cancers.

Exercising can help, but Nutritionist Nicolette Pace says you can whittle your middle by eating the right foods.

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