The first place where we accumulate fat deposits is the belly, and abdominal fat is the last one we manage to burn. We need to raise the awareness of the beauty of everyone’s body, all its sizes, and shapes, but abdominal fat is closely related to health issues. Excessive fat deposits in the belly area pose serious health risks, and it might be a sign of hormonal imbalance, poor metabolism, and increased appetite. It might cause diabetes, premature aging, heart disease, and other health issues, so you need to consider balancing the hormones, exercising, eating a healthier diet, and regulating your sleep patterns in order to be able to get rid of it. [irp posts=”10372″ name=”7 Warning Signs Your Hormones Are Out Of Balance”] Balancing the hormones is a key step, as extra belly fat might be caused by: High Estrogen High insulin High Cortisol Low Growth Hormone Low Testosterone Low DHEA Controlling Estrogen Levels Both women and men should pay attention to their estrogen levels as high estrogen levels might cause obesity, fat accumulation in the belly area, headaches, fibrocystic breasts and ovaries, breast cancer, and irregular periods, and an increased risk of prostate cancer in men. Additionally, this might cause low motivation and libido, poor memory, and depression in menopausal women. To control estrogen, you should consume plenty of foods rich in phytonutrients and phytochemicals, such as apples, carrots, oats, seeds, nuts, berries, lentils, yams, rice, alfalfa, ginseng, fennel, and anise. Controlling Insulin Levels This hormone aids the body to process sugar in the bloodstream, and carry it to cells, where it is used as fuel or stored in the form of fat. Insulin resistance might be caused by excessive consumption of processed sugars, refined junk foods, alcohol use, high blood pressure, lack of exercise, stress, excess belly fat, and family history of diabetes, and it might result in diabetes, weight gain, and various health issues. Increase the intake of dark green vegetables, fiber-high foods, whole foods, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, seeds, and nuts, and avoid processed sugar and processed foods. [irp posts=”8697″ name=”Menopausal Weight Gain: 4 Hormones Other Than Estrogen That Need Your Attention”] Controlling Cortisol Levels In the case of stress, the body releases cortisol, which is harmless in low levels. Yet, chronic stress leads to chronically high cortisol levels, which cause obesity, belly fat, sleep issues, bad mood, and poor memory. To lower stress and balance the levels of this hormone, increase the intake of citrus fruits, spinach, foods containing zinc (beans, pumpkin seeds, mushrooms, nuts, seafood), barley, and foods high in omega-3s (flaxseeds, fish, walnuts). Controlling Growth Hormones These hormones affect our feelings, appearance, and actions, and are vital for tissue repair, bone density, muscle building, and healthy body composition. CLICK NEXT PAGE BELOW TO CONTINUE READING …
