It is a new year and you can’t turn on the television without seeing an ad for some type of weight loss program, but the reality of it all is we need to get rid of the extra belly fat no matter what time of the year it is. Not just because it looks bad, but it is bad for you.
The medical term for belly fat is visceral fat, and carrying fat around the midsection surrounding the internal organs is strongly linked to health issues such as strokes, Type 2 diabetes, and heart attacks. The extra fat in the mid-area releases proteins and hormones that can cause inflammation, which ends up damaging the arteries and enters your liver, affecting how your body breaks down sugars and fats. You have some foods that can contribute to belly fat such as cakes, donuts, ice cream with fudge and other sugary foods. These are the types of foods that can actually be addictive.
Some foods are good for getting rid of belly fat, such as almonds, with healthy fats and fiber that is good for reducing stomach fat. Avocados also have the healthy fats that also help to lower cholesterol. Other healthy foods to add to the diet can to help rid the belly fat are macadamia nuts, walnuts, pistachios and sunflower seeds. Don’t forget other good fats like olive oil and flaxseed oil. Seek recipes with these types of ingredients in replacement of the starchy, sugary, high-calorie foods like donuts, cakes and cookies. Adding nuts to salads can make a filling lunch, or add them to yogurt for a healthy snack.
A good natural colon cleanse with fibers and herbs that help break down all the hardened waste that sits on the colon walls from too much processed foods can help the stomach go down. Many people are pleased after doing an herbal colon cleanse when they see the belly go down and get rid of the extra waste, gas, toxins and parasites.
Guidelines for healthy waistlines
For men the ideal waist measurement is between 31 and 36 inches. For women the ideal measurements around the waist is between 28 and 33 inches. With obesity growing in Chicago and through out the United States for preventative measures we need to seek ways to trim the waist area.
Tips for getting rid of belly fat:
1. Rid refined sugars and grains from diet
Sugar can be more addictive than cocaine. Avoid it when craving sweets. Starch, such as grains and potatoes metabolizes into sugar in your body and is needed to be eliminated to fight obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol.
2. Exercise regularly
Exercise is the best way to burn fat and keep it off. It also helps reduce the inflammation in the visceral fat that is linked to metabolic syndrome.
3. Do a good natural colon cleanse at least two times a year
A good herbal colon cleanse will help you to rid the extra waste that is sitting in the colon. This is where disease starts. Many people have seen the results of detoxing their system and having improved health.
Seek a fitness center in your side of town in Chicago for a workout plan that will fit your schedule. Many new exercise routines are becoming popular.
Watch Ana Belaval “Around Town” segment on WGN morning news to learn about interesting places to get fit in Chicago. In this video she shows a place that offers spin class that end with yoga. Let’s burn the fat in 2011!
If you are interested in a good herbal colon cleanse to detox the system contact herbalist Marguerite Wright at: momsherbs@gmail.com, www.motherknowsbest.net.
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