Bring on the bacon! Research conducted by Harvard Medical School (HMS) recently discovered that pear-shaped women, who store more fat in the hips and buttocks, may be at a decreased risk for type 2 diabetes than apple-shaped women, who store fat in the abdomen.
The study, published in a science journal called
Cell Metabolism, investigates the different roles that fat in varying areas of our body plays on overall health. HMS researchers were surprised to find that the fat stored in the hips and butt was able to synthesize insulin in a more efficient way. With abdominal fat playing such a large role in serious health issues such a cardiovascular problems, cholesterol, etc., the study sought to determine what would happen when areas of fat were moved around the body.
“What we found was that moving the fat under the skin and hips [from the abdominal area]...actually improved metabolism.” He later added, “I think it’s an important result because not only does it say that not all fat is bad, but I think it points to a special aspect of fat where we need to do more research.”
So ladies, the next time you’re looking in the mirror wondering if your butt is too big, appreciate the fact that your generous behind may be helping prevent diabetes.
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