Zero Belly Diet - Obesity is a common problem shared by people from all quarters of the globe. Despite the multiplicity of get-slim-quick solutions, more and more people seem to be dealing with this issue. Now bestselling author and health guru David Zinczenko is divulging the secret to getting rid of belly fat once and for all.

According to the 45-year-old, who has revealed that his late father was obese and he also struggled with being overweight as a teenager, it is possible to literally turn-on and turn-off the fat-storing genes in our bodies by simply altering the food we eat.

In an article for CNN, Zinczenko reveals his Zero Belly diet program, which forms part of the basis for his bestselling book Zero Belly Diet.

He explains in another great piece that "Simply making a handful of tweaks to your diet and lifestyle can help improve your gut health, dampen inflammation, turn off your fat genes and start your body shedding fat-in particular, belly fat-almost automatically."

Zinczenko has listed out types of food to spell Z-E-R-O B-E-L-LY. This easy-to-remember outline is expected to make your Zero Belly Diet weight loss journey simple.

Zero Belly Drinks: According to Zinczenko, these are basically plant-based smoothies. Natural smoothies are known to provide our bodies with vital nutrients and lessen abnormal fat storage.

Eggs: Eggs contain a nutrient called choline. According to Zinczenko, scientists believe that this nutrient can turn-off the genes responsible for abdominal weight gain.

Red Fruits: Generally, the idea is that colorful fruits are most effective in turning off fat-storage genes. Zinczenko says the more colorful the fruit, the more effective it is at doing this. Choose red fruits over green ones.

Olive oil and other healthy fats can control hunger and also provide the body with vital nutrients.

Beans, rice, oats and sweet fiber are known to fend off the genes responsible for diabetes.

Extra plant protein can be derived from soya, nuts and various seeds. These are some of the most easily digestible protein, which can be easily added to your smoothies to make it whole.

Lean meat is also recommended for good metabolism.

Leafy greens, green tea and bright vegetables turn off your fat-storage genes and also reduces inflammation.

Your favorite natural spices and flavors (i.e. cinnamon and dark chocolate) can also be effective in turning off your fat genes.

Zinczenko's Zero Belly Diet program is said to have the potential to help people lose up to 16 pounds in just 14 days!