There’s a lot of buzz at the moment around research into foods that can help you eat your way to a flatter stomach. It’s a tempting proposition when it comes to menu choices, but are the promises of these ‘smart foods’ too good to be true? The bottom line is that loosing fat from your tummy area and getting a flatter stomach takes a multi-pronged approach. You’ll need an active lifestyle and the right exercise programme to burn calories, strengthen your core and strengthen your abdominal muscles. And you’ll need the right nutritional approach. That means a healthy diet that includes a range of beneficial foods. It also means doing your best to avoid some foods you already know will make the battle for a flatter stomach a tougher one!