Hopefully the belly out just a nuisance aesthetics! But it is not so: Many scientific studies have shown that visceral fat on the one hand, stimulates the production of cortisol (also known as the stress hormone) and, on the other, affects insulin. This means that abdominal fat is a shortcut for type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Now this fat can disappear. You just have to stick to the habits that will show below.
Movement
Keep moving is one of the best strategies to end the tummy. So get aerobic exercise you like best: walking, running, biking, swimming or any other activity that accelerates your heart rate.
Protein
The following happens: as we age, the body produces more insulin. This is stimulating the accumulation of fat, particularly in the abdominal area. Here’s the good news: the proteins can counteract this effect. This was proven by research that was conducted on obese women over 8 weeks. This made it clear that women whose diet was 30% protein lost more fat than women who consumed only 16% of this nutrient.
Polyunsaturated Fats
It’s simple to understand: saturated fats accumulate in the abdomen, while polyunsaturated not. Indeed, these are an excellent food choice for muscle gain without increasing the rate of body fat.
Vinegar
A study in 2009 revealed that obese people who drank a tablespoon or two of vinegar daily for eight weeks lowered their visceral fat. Why? One theory is that this food produces proteins that accelerate fat burning.
Yoga
The practice of this discipline is very good for reducing abdominal fat. Now if you think that yoga is not your thing, you can try just breathing exercises. These will also help to reduce levels of cortisol, which is a stress hormone linked to abdominal fat.
Good Rest
Sleep five hours or less increase rates of abdominal fat. Therefore, you have no other: if you really want to get rid of that annoying belly, you’ll have eight hours rest.
Green Tea
Drink two to three cups per day of this ancient delight. Its antioxidant accelerates fat burning. Better yet, if you complement with some physical activity!
These are habits that will help you enjoy a healthier weight. So, get them!
