Best foods for reducing belly fat that have nothing to do with calorie restriction: - Apple cider vinegar before meals — improves insulin sensitivity and reduces postprandial glucose spikes - Fermented foods daily — gut dysbiosis is independently linked to visceral fat accumulation - Omega-3 rich fish — EPA and DHA reduce the cortisol-driven inflammation that causes preferential belly fat storage - Protein at 30 to 40 grams per meal — the thermic effect of protein burns 20 to 30% of its own calories in digestion - Cruciferous vegetables — DIM reduces estrogen dominance which drives fat storage around the midsection