Following a restrictive diet plan might seem like the best way to slim down but it is not necessarily the quickest way for slimmers to get their dream body. Actually eating more of one particular food could be the quickest way for dieters to lose weight, according to research. Adding more protein into the diet and combining this with a low-carb plan could help slimmers burn belly fat fast. Although there are lots of high protein diets available, simply eating more is enough to tone up the abs. Related articles Paddy McGuiness weight loss: Top Gear host used exercise to slim down Weight loss: How to burn belly fat fast - 3 key exercises for fat loss Weight loss diet: High protein diet plan can burn belly fat fast What should you eat? To help kick-start the weight loss journey, slimmers should add protein-rich foods into their diet. These include meats, fish, dairy, eggs, beans and pulses. By combining this with a low-carb plan, dieters can speed up results and hit their goals more quickly. Following a low-carb plan means cutting out foods such as breads, grains, potatoes and sugar. Weight loss diet: To help kick-start the weight loss journey, slimmers should eat protein-rich foods (Image: GETTY) How does it work? Eating foods high in protein can help boost the metabolism which will burn more belly fat. Following this diet can help the body burn up to 260 calories each a day, according to a study published on the US National Library of Medicine. Protein also helps slimmers feel fuller for longer which means they are less likely to overeat. Another study on the US National Library of Medicine showed those who ate protein for 30 per cent of their daily calories automatically dropped how many calories they ate by 441 calories a day. Related articles Sheila Hancock fitness: The actress used this trick to shape up Apple cider vinegar weight loss: How much to drink Weight loss diet: By combining this with a low-carb plan, dieters can speed up results (Image: GETTY) Weight loss diet: Eating foods high in protein can help boost the metabolism and burn fat (Image: GETTY) A popular diet for those eating low-carb and high-protein foods is the keto diet, which also requires following a high-fat plan. This limits slimmers to eating roughly 25 grams of net carbs each day. Doing this is believed to help dieters go into a state called ketosis, which is meant to promote fat loss. Those hoping to cut back on belly fat can also increase the amount of exercise they do. Using resistance training and trying to walk more places can both help cut down on belly fat. All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility