Abdominal fat is a key player in variety of health problems --metabolic disturbances, risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 Diabetes.
But the good news is that it gives in easily to lifestyle changes, especially exercise.
We will help you understand the causes of belly fat and give ways to win over it as well.
2. Belly Fat: Understanding and dealing with the
Health Hazard
Abdominal fat: Key player in variety of health problems --
metabolic disturbances, risk of cardiovascular disease and
type 2 Diabetes.
Good news: Gives in easily to lifestyle changes, especially
exercise.
We will help you understand the causes of belly fat and give
ways to win over it as well.
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4. Sedentary Lifestyle: Inactivity prevents body fat from
burning.
Menopause: Fall in levels of estrogen in a woman’s body
cause the fat to settle in the belly. This fat is more harmful
than buttocks fat.
Improper Calorie Intake: Consuming excess or too less
calories should e avoided. Cutting down calories increases
production of hunger hormone, causing overeating.
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5. Wrong Food Choice: Foods laden with sugar and calories
can make you exceed your daily calorie requirements, even
when the portions are small.
Stress: Stress produces cortisol that breaks down calories-
burning tissues, thus holding on to the fat in the abdominal
region
Genetics: Your genes decide where the fat gets stored – in the
abdomen or thighs and buttocks.
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8. Healthy Diet
Reduced Calorie Consumption:
Satiate sugar cravings with fresh fruits
Replace soda with fruit juice or smoothies
No “crash” diet – causes slow metabolism and acidity.
Avoid junk food - Try home-made nutritious recipes
Whole Grains are your new friends: Facilitate faster burning
of fat, and provides you fiber keeping your digestive system
fitter and healthier.
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9. Switch to Good fats: Monounsaturated fats (MUFA) and
Polyunsaturated fats (PUFA) are GOOD fats. They lower your
cholesterol and are good for your heart.
While Unsaturated and Trans fats are called BAD fats
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11. Healthy Lifestyle
Stairs vs. elevator: Choose to walk whenever you can. Begin
with 1 flight of stairs and increase the number gradually.
Don’t Skip your Breakfast: Eating a healthy breakfast
(not doughnuts or waffles or pancakes) can give you a sharp
mind, active body and lower cholesterol levels.
Regularly DeStress: Take 15 minutes off daily from your
schedule to close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
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