Welcome to today's video, the top 13 foods that cause visceral fat accumulation.
Today, we're going to talk about the dangers of visceral fat, and the worst foods that
cause it to accumulate in your abdominal area.
Did you know that excess belly fat is not only ugly but can cause serious problems for
your health?
There are two types of fat in your belly.
The first type is called subcutaneous fat, which is the jiggly fat under your skin.
The second type of fat is called visceral fat, which lies beneath the muscles and wraps
around your organs.
Visceral fat is what gives men that "beer belly" look.
Both types of fat can make a person more likely to get heart disease or diabetes.
It can also lead to sleep apnea, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses.
However, scientists have discovered that visceral fat is more dangerous than subcutaneous fat.
This is because visceral fat actively produces molecules that promote inflammation and insulin
resistance.
So, if you care about your quality of life and your loved ones, reducing your abdominal
fat should be one of your top priorities!
One way to get rid of visceral fat, is to greatly reduce sugars and refined starches
in your diet (especially high fructose corn syrup), and eat more healthy fats, protein,
and fiber.
This helps balance your blood sugar, which makes it easier for your cells to use insulin,
so your body can burn fat.
Make sure you watch till the end, cause you may be eating too much of one or more of these
13 popular foods that cause visceral fat buildup!
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As always, this video is educational and does not construe medical advice, we are not doctors.
Number 13.
To lose pounds, ditch white bread.
Foods with refined grains should be avoided when trying to lose weight.
Studies show that eating highly-refined white bread can lead to more belly fat.
If you want to lose visceral fat, choose whole grains instead.
Number 12.
Diet soda is full of artificial sweeteners.
You may know that soda causes weight gain.
Diet soda does the same thing.
A 2015 study showed that the artificial sweeteners in diet sodas cause people to have more stubborn
belly fat.
Instead, drink some white tea.
White tea can prevent new fat cells from forming and helps the body break down stored fat.
Number 11.
Fruit juice is not as healthy as fruit.
Fruit juice can be as bad for your health as soda.
Studies have shown that the high levels of fructose in fruit juice are linked to increased
visceral fat.
If you drink fruit juice without any fiber, it is mostly sugar and calories and will make
your blood sugar spike immediately.
Instead, add citrus peels to water or drink coconut water - both help increase your body's
metabolism and support weight loss.
Number 10.
Rib-eye steak may result in more fat.
Red meat’s effect on weight gain continues to be widely debated.
In one study, researchers tracked 16,000 people who ate high-fat red meat and saw that they
gained a bigger waist and stomach than those who ate lean red meat.
If you get your protein from higher fat meats, like ribeye, T-bone and New York strip, you
may want to switch to lower fat meats like sirloin tip side steak, eye of round, and
top sirloin.
Number 9.
Chocolate bars have been linked to weight gain.
If you want to lose visceral fat, avoid milk chocolate, as it is full of sugar, unhealthy
fats, and calories.
Dark chocolate is low in sugar and loaded with minerals and antioxidants that are good
for your heart, brain, and skin.
It may help with weight loss because it reduces cravings and makes you feel full.
Choose dark chocolate with greater than 70% cocoa content.
Number 8.
Canned soups are not the same as fresh soups.
Many people don’t know this, but canned soups are packed with saturated fats and sodium.
Sodium makes food tasty and easy to overeat.
A high-salt diet has been linked to higher belly fat.
A better alternative is good old home-made soup, whether veggie, chicken-noodle, or beans.
Even better, make bone broth, as it is rich in minerals, vitamins, and collagen which
is great for your gut, joints, skin, and helps people lose weight!
Number 7.
Potato chips can be addictive.
An extensive study of 120,000 males and females of healthy weight has shown that potato chips
are the worst food for increasing abdominal fat.
They’re packed with sodium, saturated fats, and calories.
The worst part?
Once you open a bag, you can’t stop yourself from finishing it!
If you can't kick your snacking habit, replace the chips with air-popped popcorn, nuts, and
baked kale chips.
Number 6.
Sweetened coffee drinks are high in calories.
Lattes, coffee milkshakes, and caramel drizzled macchiatos…These fancy drinks start at around
200 calories per 16 oz and can reach well over 1300 calories.
Instead, drink regular black coffee or tea, which helps boost your metabolism.
Number 5.
Pizza can be junk food.
Pizza is another hard to resist food that increases visceral fat.
The one you order from a pizza place is likely very unhealthy.
It's greasy, high in saturated fat, salt, and made with processed, refined flour.
Instead, make your own whole grain or cauliflower crust pizza, and add lean meat and plenty
of veggies as toppings, and go light on the cheese.
Number 3.
Breakfast cereals will make you hungrier.
Sugary and colorful cereals are a dessert in a bowl.
While they taste great, they’re low in protein and fiber, so you’ll get that insulin spike
fast and feel hungry soon after eating.
A much better option that will keep you full longer is a bowl of oatmeal, topped with some
berries for extra flavor.
Number 2.
French fries are one of the worst for weight gain.
French fries are often cooked in hydrogenated vegetable oils, which are rich in trans fats
that promote abdominal weight gain.
Try making your zucchini, parsnip, beet, carrot, or even pumpkin fries in the oven and save
yourself hundreds of calories.
Number 1.
Ice cream is full of refined carbs.
If you want to lose that belly pouch, ice cream is not your friend.
It’s high in sugar, which triggers an increase in blood sugar followed by an increase in
insulin levels, which leads to the body storing more fat in your belly.
Instead make your own ice cream or sorbet with coconut milk, and add banana, avocado,
and matcha - the options are unlimited!
And that's it!
The top 13 worst foods that cause visceral fat accumulation and their healthier alternatives.
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