Health Forums and Medical Discussions » muscle tissue. http://www.forumvaledosousa.com Global Health Information and Medical Advices Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:21 +0000 en hourly 1 Gathering Causes of Fat in the Abdomen http://www.forumvaledosousa.com/gathering-causes-of-fat-in-the-abdomen.htm http://www.forumvaledosousa.com/gathering-causes-of-fat-in-the-abdomen.htm#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:21:27 +0000 west baby http://www.forumvaledosousa.com/?p=78 The body uses fat as energy reserves and serve to protect against shock and climate change. By not using energy, fat and carbohydrates consumed more fatty acids are converted in the liver and also accumulate in muscle tissue.

While women hips are a major problem areas where fat accumulates, for men the problem area is the abdominal region.

According to a study published in the journal European Health Journal, fat accumulated in this area represents more danger to health because it increases the likelihood of clogged arteries and thus is a symbol of future heart problems.

This research indicates that if the diameter of the waist divided by the diameter of the hips, exceeds 0.91, it triples the risk of cardiovascular disease and increases the possibility of the emergence of other illnesses such as diabetes.

Abdominal fat is accumulated for several reasons, among them include: poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, stress, hormones, genes, liver enzymes and triglycerides.

Here are some tips to help you get rid of that annoying and harmful abdominal fat:

  • Implement a healthy and varied diet and start an exercise routine that helps eliminate excess weight.
  • Eat five or six small meals daily, consisting of nutritious foods of low caloric value.
  • Drink at least two liters of water daily to keep the body hydrated.

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