INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
around your abdominal area may be cause of worry for your heart, claims a new study presented at EuroPrevent 2018, a European Society of
Jose Medina-Inojosa from the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.The researchers examined central obesity or the excess fat around the middle
of the body as a marker of abnormal fat distribution
They tested the hypothesis that people with normal weight and central obesity would have more heart problems than people with normal weight
and normal fat distribution.The study enrolled 1,692 residents of Olmsted County, Minnesota, aged 45 years or older, from thr year 1997 to
Participants were made to undergo clinical examination
waist circumference by the hip circumference of 0.90 or above for men and 0.85 or above for women.The team followed up on patients from 2000
to 2016 for the occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE)
They employed medical records from the Rochester Epidemiology Project for the feat
MACE was defined as heart attack, surgical or percutaneous coronary revascularisation to open blocked arteries, stroke, or death from
cardiovascular causes.The findings revealed that participants with a normal BMI (18.5-24.9 kg/m2) and central obesity had an approximately
two-fold higher long-term risk of MACE compared to participants without central obesity, regardless of their BMI.Medina-Inojosa said,
"People with a normal weight but a fat belly have more chance of heart problems than people without a fat belly, even if they are obese
This body shape indicates a sedentary lifestyle, low muscle mass, and eating too many refined carbohydrates.""The belly is usually the first
place we deposit fat, so people classified as overweight BMI but without a fat belly probably have more muscle which is good for health," he
Participants with a normal BMI and central obesity also had a higher risk of MACE than overweight and obese participants with central
protective.Belly fat could be a stemming from a lot of factors, like long prevailing medical conditions, inadequate sleep, or stress
At times it may just be a result of your poor dietary choices
A well-balanced diet and fiber rich foods, are key to a perfect belly fat losing diet
Green teaGreen tea is a natural antioxidant; it contains seven percent of the active molecule EGCG
Its polyphenols help to speed the metabolism and boost fat-burning during exercising.2
TurmericTurmeric is known to be an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic spice
This spice contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant, which helps to rejuvenate the liver and eliminate toxins
You can take it in capsules, sprinkle on food for food or add to hot drinks
Turneric helps facilitate better digestion
A good digestive system is key to weight loss3
Ajwain seedsAjwain helps in digestion and absorption of food
Die to lesser fat storage, it ultimately leads to weight loss
All you need to do is to chew on a spoonful of carom seeds before breakfast
This process will make your body release enough digestive juices to help you digest the breakfast.4
Bottle GourdRich in fiber and having water content of 92%, bottle gourd can help you deal with insomnia and digestive troubles as well as
quench thirst and prevent excessive loss of sodium
According to consultant nutritionist Dr
Rupali Dutta, "Common foods found in our home have tremendous benefits including lauki which is virtually fat free and helps keep our body
hydrated, further aiding in digestion and weight loss."5
Honey-Cinnamon WaterCinnamon increases your metabolic rate
It also helps to metabolize sugar which turns into fat and usually accumulates around the belly if not used up correctly by the body
