What is a peak expiratory flow rate test? The peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) test measures how fast a person can exhale. The PEFR test is also called peak flow. This test is commonly performed at home with a handheld device called a peak flow monitor. For the PEFR test to be useful, you must keep continuous records of your flow rate.
Get more fiber in your diet. Soluble fiber (such as that found in apples, oats, and cherries) lowers insulin levels which can speed up the burning of visceral belly fat. 1  Add fiber to your diet slowly. 2  If you are currently getting 10g of fiber a day, don't jump to 35g of fiber the next day.
Examples of this second category of âflat-belly foodsâ are green tea, cayenne pepper, vinegar, as well as anything high in protein, such as eggs, meat, and fish. These foods supposedly boost your metabolism, causing your body to burn through your fat reservesâincluding the fat around your middle.