'I'm a nutritionist and I lost 2st 12lb - six foods changed everything for my belly fat transformation'
Chia seeds have anti-inflammatory effects on the body
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Scientists hope they’ll one day develop effective treatments to target fat in the abdominal section. But so far, the only tools at our disposal are exercise and diet.
The biggest changes in a person's figure come with consistent adherence to a workout routine and a healthy diet.
Certain ingredients, however, can speed up results on the scale by enhancing a person's nutritional repertoire.
Rachel, a nutritionist who offers gut health tips on TikTok, successfully lost nearly three stone after applying these hacks herself.
Exercise and diet should be combined for effective weight loss
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In the video, the dietitian listed the different “foods [she] ate to reduce [her] stubborn belly fat”.
She claimed rolled oats, apple cider vinegar, chia seeds, avocado, Greek yoghurt and raspberries, made the biggest difference to her waistline.
“All I can say is yes, calorie deficits are important for overall weight loss, but to the person that has lost weight everywhere except that lower belly fat area, I advise fermented foods, fibres and proteins because where we store weight indicates things about our lifestyle,” she told followers.
“This information changed everything for me in my belly fat transformation, specifically that belly fat area.”
Most ingredients on Rachel's list support weight loss by revving up the metabolism and ensuring the body works harder to burn calories.
They are also anti-inflammatory, which is key for weight loss because inflammation increases with weight gain, leading to insulin and leptin resistance.
These hormonal imbalances are infamous precursors for weight gain in the abdominal region.
Why is belly fat so hard to burn?
Often the belly is the first place to gain fat and the last place on the body to lose it, causing great frustration for slimmers.
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Abdominal fat can pave the way for health issues if left untackled
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The belly is a problematic area in weight loss because fat gets stored deep within the abdominal cavity.
Ultimately, this fat storage paves the way for further problems and the development of diseases if left untackled.
Adhering to a long-term weight loss plan will eventually offer improvements in a person's waistline circumference.
Experts stress that slowly but steadily shedding pounds each week is most beneficial for long-term weight loss.