To lose abdominal fat, you need to have some basic street smarts. But where do you get it? It's a jungle out there. At Slimstuff we turn to medical professionals every time - the people who really know. And very often they come up with the most wonderful remedies. The kinds of remedies passed down through the generations.

Things our grandmothers shared with our families. And why? Because they really work! But more than that, now they have been backed up by science. Laboratory research reveals that oftentime, there is indeed a scientific basis for folk medicine remedies.

Here are 5 tactics that will help you now in the war against your weight.

1. Say ommm

Stress may contribute to abdominal fat, according to several studies, including a recent one at the University of California, San Francisco. "When you're stressed, hormones like cortisol stimulate your appetite, slow your metabolism down and encourage fat storage inside your Abdomen," explains Shawn Talbott, Ph.D., director of the Nutrition Clinic at the University of Utah. So what's a frazzled girl to do? "Find an activity that reduces stress for you, whether it's listening to soothing music or taking yoga, and do it daily," advises Talbott.

2. Have a PB