When we focus too much on eliminating belly fat, we can actually deprive our bodies of what it needs most. Fat plays many roles in our bodies — provides energy, optimizes brain function, protects our organs and stores nutrients like vitamins - A, B12, D, E, and K, to help sustain life and good health.
There are two main type of fats in the human body - brown fat and white fat. Brown fat regulates the temperature of our bodies, burns calories and stores energy. White fat (belly fat) stores energy and insulates our internal organs. But to much white fat leads to obesity, certain cancers, risk of diabetes, fatty liver, heart diseases, and risk for sudden death..
Although genetics and lifestyle can be an obstacle, there are 3 things we all can do to trim belly fat:
Carbohydrates provide many important nutrients. But, not all carbs are good for you.
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Good Carbohydrate
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Bad Carbohydrate
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| Fresh Vegetables | White Bread and Sugary Cereal |
| Fresh Fruits | Process food and juices |
| Fresh Legumes and Beans | Sugar Drinks and Ice Cream |
| Brown Rice | Noodles and Pasta |
| Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes | Fast food and Pastries |
| Quinoa | Chocolates and other candy |
| Whole Oats | Potatoes chips |
| Almonds, peanuts, walnuts | French fries |
| Sunflowers seeds | White crackers |
| Chia seeds | Cookies |
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Good Effects
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Bad Effects
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| Good digestion | Constipation and hemorrhoids |
| Optimal weight | Weight gain |
| Improved brain performance | Mental fatigue |
| Increased physical energy | Physical fatigue |
| Strong bones | Weak bones |
Fact: Eating too few carbs can cause tiredness,
while eating unhealthy carbs can cause chronic fatigue.
Our muscles get stronger the more we use them. Cardiovascular Exercises: Brisk walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming will not target belly fat, but they help with general fat loss. Muscle mass can help enhance metabolism and aid with fat loss. Hip rotations, bicycle crunches, and leg lifts strengthen the core muscles, which improves posture and stability. In addition you have to:
Fact: Weak muscle means less mobility, balance, and high risk of chronic fatigue and bad posture..
Every day, we are exposed to toxins from the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat and the products we buy and use. A full-body detoxification involves liver, kidneys, skin and lungs working together to eliminate unwanted toxins. To allow these organs do their work, the following practices are required:
