Getting Rid of Belly Fat

Today I want to write something about belly fat This is a serious concern for me and I imagine for a lot of people. Dr. Gabe Mirkin has published two
excellent articles about related subjects and I will post links to those articles.

I tried to extract a few basic things Dr.Mirkin says so I could understand what
causes this concentration of fat in the belly area and here they are:

Belly fat comes from high blood insulin levels;

Insulin is released by our pancreas to prevent theblood sugar levels from rising
too high after we eat;

Insulin drives triglycerides into the fat cells of our body;

High blood levels of insulin constrict arteries;

Heart attacks can be caused by constricted arteries;

Insulin also acts on the brain to make us eat more;

Insulin acts on our liver to manufacture more fat and then on the fat cells in our
belly to store that fat;

Before going on to describe any more scary processes, I would rather quickly provide
some practical suggestions to stop the production of extra insulin!

Avoid the foods that cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly, such as bread, spaghetti, macaroni, bagels, rolls, crackers, cookies and pretzels; refined corn
products and white rice; and all products with added sugar.

Eat lots of veggies, whole grains, beans, seeds and nuts. Eat fruits and root veggies (potatoes, carrots, beets) only with other foods.

Dr. Mirkin says that sit-ups can strenghten the belly muscles but will not cause the loss of fat, the only way to reduce a fat belly is to lose weight overall, and any type of exercise will help you to lose weight, along with good eating habits of course!

To read Dr. Mirkin's excellent articles go to: Belly Fat Causes Diabetes, Heart Attacks and Treatment of Insulin Resistance

Aging and Longevity

So far I have discussed ways to preserve our health with advice and suggestions
related to healthcare, exercise and nutrition. An article I read yesterday made
me consider the effects of emotions and personal attitude on a person's general
health... Here's the article:

Tips for Staying Healthier Longer

Every one would like to live a longer and fulfilling life. Everybody also knows how hard it is. A human being is full of sentiments, feelings, desires, different stages of life and social interaction.

All of the above affect health of a person differently. Pain, sorrow and happiness are part and parcel of human beings. Given all these things how can one stay fit and live a longer life?

A good portion of staying healthy relates to the way one feels towards life and how sensitive one is towards different aspects of life. Family relations, money problems, social tensions etc. can take a heavy toll of one's health.

With constant grief, sorrow and troubles over the life span of a person, one definitely becomes weak in heart and body. One cannot live a healthier and fuller life. These are surely going to shorten the life span of a person.

In our society, emphasis is being laid on diet and exercise. Of course these cannot be undermined, but a greater part is also played by one's feelings and thoughts.

A person passes through various stages of depression, happiness, setbacks, personal troubles etc. One key factor for effective health lies in controlling these sentiments.

One can have a very good diet and exercise, but still remain unhealthy, sick and may live a short life, if one is not having good feelings. In order to have proper health and a long prosperous life, it is important to control one's sentiments and feelings.

The truth is that one can have no control over so many things like death of near and dear ones, social conflicts, crimes, diseases, wars etc. These are extraneous to a human being and these will have to happen.

I have seen many happy families in one moment and getting ruined in the very next. There are countless such situations which happen within no time and leave one shattered.

The best thing is to understand that one can have no control over a large number of things in one's life. To feel for them is but natural. If one realizes that there is nothing that one can do about those happenings, the pressure of pain will get reduced.

One should always try to control whatever is within one's control. These can be family issues, job related problems, relations with the society, personal behavior and above all personal thoughts. One main factor of reducing tensions is to develop a habit of thinking positively.

One can experience a healthy and long life with right ideas, control over one's thoughts and sentiments and being more practical with life. Remember "nothing is good or bad but thinking makes it so".

Of course diet and exercise are quite important. In the diet category, simple food like green vegetables, dairy products, fruit, fish etc. are more important. Walking briskly is one simple exercise which can keep one fit. One should take long and brisk walks everyday in order to stay healthy.

Author: AdamJr: Helium – Where Knowledge Rules...
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