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Why is belly fat dangerous?
Oh, how the hateful excesses on the sides and on the stomach irritate us! But the “chastity belt” at the waist is not only ugly, but also detrimental to health. Why is belly fat so dangerous and how to get rid of it?
Sadly, but the very fact of being female implies the presence of a tummy in almost every one of us. But tummy tummy strife. Of course, there should be a small fat layer: belly fat regulates the state of the immune system, protects the body from viruses and infections. But in this case, more does not mean better. If the tummy is within normal limits (and this is the waist circumference in women – up to 80 cm, in men – up to 94 cm), then metabolic processes in the body proceed normally, food is digested without problems, absorbed and absorbed. But as soon as you gain a few extra pounds, your metabolism slows down. Moreover, the deposition of fat on other parts of the body is not as harmful as fat in the abdomen (aka visceral fat).
The more belly fat, the shorter the life
Those who believe that belly fat is an inert mass that does not participate in the life of the body are mistaken, but has frozen itself into a dead weight and does not affect anything. Participates, and very actively! Visceral fat is an independent organ, a kind of endocrine gland that participates in all processes of the body. It secretes biologically active substances, hormones, which interfere with all metabolic processes. It is for this reason that it is more dangerous than fat on the buttocks, arms, etc. slender women. In addition, as a result of research, it was found that excess fat accumulation in the abdomen is not only the cause of many diseases, but it also shortens life by 3-4 years!
How to get rid of visceral fat?
- Daily aerobic exercise. For example, 40 minutes of non-stop daily walking will not only benefit the body and health, but even save the family budget (it is better to go three or four stops for free and with health benefits than choking on the transport for your hard-earned money).
- Correct and balanced nutrition. Since the body’s need for glucose is maximum in the first half of the day, the main part of the carbohydrate food should be eaten in the morning. But this does not mean that you can eat various sweet treats without restriction – a source of easily digestible carbohydrates. Just carbohydrates are useful, which are absorbed slowly, and their source is vegetables and cereals in water (except for semolina). By the evening, there should be a minimum of carbohydrates on the menu, but protein food for dinner (boiled lean meat, fish) is very welcome. You can dilute the protein dinner with a light salad. Salads are generally good with every meal.
- Making a menu for the week Is the best way to regulate and control your nutrition and not gorge on extra pounds. It seems difficult only at first glance, and after a few weeks you will get used to this way of eating and feel the beauty of this venture.
- The priority is plant foods. Moreover, the older a person becomes, the less he should eat animal products. Vegetable oils (corn, olive, sunflower, rapeseed, linseed) are also preferable to animals.
Compliance with these simple rules will help get rid of excess savings on the stomach and extend life by 10-15 years