HEALTH

To Help You Lose Belly Fat, Stay Away From These Nigerian Foods

Do you have belly fat? say no more; here are five Nigerian-style strategies to lose abdominal fat.

 

 

Being overweight does not always imply that you are unhealthy, but abdominal fat, sometimes known as belly fat, causes the most problems.

Abdominal obesity is defined as a waist circumference of more than 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women.

But wait, there’s more: here are five Nigerian-style strategies to lose weight.

1. Stay away from sugar

Delete all sugar-sweetened beverages and foods from your diet. No more Coca-Cola, Pepsi, fruit juices, and all the other junk food you consume while stuck in traffic or at home.

When you consume a lot of refined sugar, your liver becomes overburdened with fructose and is forced to store it as fat. Fructose in excess can contribute to an increase in belly fat accumulation.

Even foods touted as healthy might have a lot of sugar in them.

2. Replace bread, late-night eba, and akpu with protein-rich foods

Fish, eggs, cheese, and milk will quickly help you lose that obstinate tummy fat.

Carbohydrate diets result in 2-3 times more weight loss than low-fat diets, according to studies. Eba, akpu, fufu, and all of our other heavy foods are overly starchy and high in carbohydrates, and they only add to your belly fat. Eating it in moderation (small servings) should help you lose weight.

Cooking with coconut oil is a good idea. According to certain research, 30 mL (approximately 2 teaspoons) of coconut oil each day helps to reduce abdominal fat.

3. Consume a variety of vegetables, fibrous foods, and cereals

Spinach, broccoli, peas, black beans, and pears are all quite economical and accessible.

Without breaking the money, you can get rid of that tummy fat. Eating a lot of plant foods like vegetables and fruit is the greatest method to acquire additional fiber. Legumes and other cereals, such as oats, are also good sources.

4. Don’t forget to work out (Exercise)

It is one of the most important things you can do to live a long, healthy life free of sickness.

Spot reduction (fat loss in a single area) is impossible, and practicing endless crunches or wearing waist trainers will not help you shed belly fat.

Numerous studies have demonstrated that aerobic activity, such as walking, jogging, and swimming, can significantly reduce abdominal fat. You are not required to go to the gym.

5. Reduce the amount of alcohol consumed

Alcohol has health benefits in small doses, but it is extremely dangerous if used in excess.

Heavy alcohol use has been linked to a considerably increased risk of central obesity, or excess fat storage around the waist, in observational studies.

Reducing your alcohol consumption may help you lose weight.

6. Experiment with Intermittent Fasting

This is something that Nigerians do all the time, so it shouldn’t be too tough.

Intermittent fasting has recently gained popularity as a weight-loss method. It’s a type of eating that alternates between times of eating and fasting.

Once or twice a week, try 24-hour fasts or fasting for 16 hours and eating everything in an 8-hour period.

7. Include apple cider vinegar in your daily routine

Apple cider vinegar has numerous health benefits, including the reduction of belly fat storage.

Most people can safely take 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar per day, which may result in some fat loss.

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