Do You Know Why You Have Belly Fat?

If you are overweight, before you start fat loss exercise and diet, you should know top 6 common causes for belly fat.

1. Ladies generally gain weight after menopause: You can control it yoga and proper diet.

2. Genetics

There are two common body types: apple and pear.

If you gain and store fat in lower parts of your body then you would be considered pear-shaped. If you’re the kind of person that stores more fat in your stomach and middle section than anywhere else then you would be considered apple-shaped.

You can do less if your body by dafault stores fat in abdomen.

3. Stress

When you are under stress, your body releases the hormone cortisol.In turn, this hormone causes your liver to make excess sugar that your body doesn’t really need. As a result, you begin to feel hungrier and begin to eat more. I foung mediation is best to get rid of this problem

4. Improper Digestion

Improper digestion may cause several kinds of gastrointestinal problems leaving you gassy and bloated.

Many people who complain about persistent belly fat often times have gas which causes the bloating effect.

5. Slow Metabolism

A slower metabolism can also result in extra storage of fat…particularly around the middle.This is the reason people gain weight with age.

6. Eating Late at Night

Going to bed with a full stomach puts you at greater risk for fat storage around the middle area. If you are going to munch late at night, eat something healthy like a banana or a small handful of almonds.

Other day I was talking about Ana Dotan's review on fat burning furnace diet in a seminar, some people asked about healthy snacks.

I found an interesting article by Lisa on "Healthy Snacks for Your Tummy" where she mentioned that dieting is not about starving yourself and going hungry, it's about choosing the right foods.

She recommended following healthy snack foods.

Popcorn

As long as you don't saturate it in butter and/or salt (a.k.a. movie theatre popcorn) this is a very healthy snack. It's very high in fiber and low in calories.

Almonds and Other Nuts

You've heard the old phrase "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Well now people are saying the same thing about a handful of nuts.The biggest weapon contained in nuts is the monosaturated fat. This kind of fat is actually good for you and can even help clear your arteries. Nuts help fill you up and are also high in Vitamin E, fiber and magnesium. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps fight diseases such as cancer, asthma, osteoperosis and a host of other inflammations.

Sunflower seeds are like a cousin to the nut and contain a lot of the same good characteristics.

If you choose to eat these, be sure to choose the ones with low or no salt.

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a delicious member of the legume family. It has a lot of the same good qualities as regular nuts, and is great because it will fill you up quickly.

You can also add it to your fruit, crackers, or even a smoothie. It makes a great healthy snack.

Watch your consumption of it, however. Despite the protein, peanut butter is considered a high-calorie food. So be sure you don't overdo it.

Smoothies

Fruit smoothies can actually be used as a meal replacement if you pack them with enough ingredients. Depending upon what you put in them, they can contain anywhere between 400 and 600 calories which will keep you full for hours.

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Resources :

1. Healthy Snacks for Your Tummy By Lisa