14 Foods to Avoid For a Flat Tummy

Soft Drinks

We know, we know. There's no hamburger without a side of a bubbly soft drink. But soda is sweetened with artificial sugars and high-fructose corn syrup, both of which can increase intra-abdominal fat and serve up some unnecessary calories. "Generally, sodas should be avoided completely to reduce bloating and abdominal fat," says Selvakumar. "Excess sugar that is leftover will be converted to fat and eventually stored in the adipose tissue." And while diet soda may reduce the calories, it doesn't necessarily mean that the sugar content will be lower. Bottom line: Steer clear of the sugary drink completely.