2023-06-24 18:00:00
Written by Nahir Abdel Nabi, Saturday, June 24, 2023 09:00 PM
Research indicates that belly fat can pose a threat to your health, by causing complications such as: diabetes High blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, liver and kidney problems, so it is important for people to be aware that there are some foods that contribute to an increase in these fats.
And according to what was mentioned by the healthy website, genes play a role in the place where your body stores fat, and your eating habits can affect the storage of fat as well, depending on the types of food you choose, portions, and timing.
Among the foods and drinks that play a role in increasing belly fat:
-Pastries
Commercially prepared pastries often contain excess sugar and come with a large number of calories.
For example, croissants and pâtés are a source of trans fat, which is an inflammatory nutrient and can give you belly fat.
Trans fats are used as a cheaper alternative to butter in making commercial pastries, and have been shown to increase inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD), among other diseases.
If you’re craving pastries, try making them at home with a better quality fat, such as olive oil.
White bread
White bread is an essential item on the table of many families, but it is not a useful food, especially since some commercial types of it contain small amounts of added sugar.
But the biggest reason to avoid bread is its low fiber content.
Fiber can increase satiety, which leads to better food choices, plus fiber intake is associated with reduced belly fat.
Many refined carbohydrates, including white bread, cereal, crackers and other popular snacks, are low in fiber.
Beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, oatmeal, whole grain products, fruits and vegetables are notable sources of dietary fiber.
-Breakfast Cereal
Breakfast cereals are on the list of inflammatory foods, which can increase belly fat.
Options that contain added sugar and are devoid of fiber are the worst, as sugar increases the risk of inflammation and belly fat, and also disrupts the gut microbiome.
Research shows that imbalances in gut bacteria can increase the risk of obesity, excess visceral fat, cardiovascular disease, and bowel disorders.
-Soft drinks
One can of regular soda contains regarding 40 grams of added sugar, an amount that exceeds the American Heart Association’s daily recommendation.
This excessive sugar entering the body, can lead to insulin resistance and chronic inflammation.
Drinking soft drinks in excess leads to weight gain, and encourages the conversion of excess calories into fat.
While soft drinks are the most common sugar-sweetened beverage, other sweetened beverages, such as juices, energy drinks, coffee and sweet tea, may also be culprits of belly fat.
If you’re looking for “soda,” try unsweetened soda.
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