The tummy pouch – what can we do about it? Let’s wrap up our exploration of the tummy pouch issue. We now know it can be triggered by hormonal changes and certain lifestyle habits. We also know that this localized fat is actually visceral fat surrounding abdominal organs; and we are clear about the health effects this can have. So let’s have a look at how we can fight off the tummy pouch: . In terms of diet, eating little and often helps avoid blood sugar swings, to better manage insulin levels. When insulin is properly managed, it simply converts blood sugar into energy instead of storing it as fat . Eating protein at every meal and cutting down on added sugar and refined carbs (pasta, white bread, etc) will help you manage insulin levels better . Omega 3 fatty acids, like the ones found in mackerel and flaxseed, and monounsaturated fats from olive oil, will help you reduce the tummy pouch, as well as adding vitamin C rich fruits such as kiwis and oranges and magnesium rich green vegetables to your diet . Managing stress levels is one of the best strategies. In the “fight or flight” mode, your body actually thinks times are hard and you might starve (that’s the way we have been genetically created!) so it hoards the fat you eat or have present in your body . Take up strength training. You may not loose weight but you will trade visceral fat for lean muscle, which is much more metabolically efficient than fat. Strength training stops the decline of the Human Growth Hormone (HGH), which keeps your skin young, boosts cell repair and increases metabolic rate Happy Monday!
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 07:43:09 +0000
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