The enzyme bromelain found in pineapples, stimulates digestion, breaks down stress hormones into muscles and creates fertile ground for the storage of fat in the abdomen.
Of all those fat deposits, the ones on the belly are the most stubborn, and over the years, they’re becoming harder despite a healthy diet and an intense workout regime.
This is due to the elevated levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that breaks down muscles and creates fertile ground for the storage of belly fat. This is much more than an aesthetic problem, because these fats slow down the metabolism and increase the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
For the fat deposited on your belly you should blame the hormones. With menopause the level of estrogen is reduced and this affects the storage of fat, which is why women are more prone to the creation of health hazardous and visceral adipose tissue that lines the organs and is associated with type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
New research has shown that belly fat can reduce the bone mineral density and increase the risk of bone loss. Hormonal imbalances during menopause can often cause a constant feeling of hunger.
Sleep disorders, common in pre menopause and menopause, are associated with the decreased levels of leptin, a hormone that suppresses the appetite, and with the increasing levels of ghrelin, which stimulates the appetite.
In order to get rid of your belly fat you have to get in an uphill battle against the raging hormones, estrogen and cortisol. To tame them you need to change your lifestyle, primarily your diet, because that diet can sabotage the arduous exercise for a flat stomach.
In the list of foods that you should avoid are packed foods, partially hydrogenated oils, and enriched flour. Also you need toavoid all foods that containtrans-fats, such as margarine, packaged cookies, crackers and pasta, because such food thicken the layer of belly fat and can even redistribute fat from other parts of the body to your belly.
The culprit, which despite exercise and diet doesn’t scare away belly fat,is visceral fat. In contrast to the soft, subcutaneous fat that you can see and feel when you press your abdomen, visceral fat is a specific type of dangerous fat in the abdomen which is located deep below the skin surface.
Visceral adipose tissue is like a factory that is actively ejected hormones and causes inflammation that makes it difficult to cope with fatty deposits.
The so-called junk foods, worthless carbohydrates that contain sugar and refined flour, form this dangerous fat on the abdomen. To win the war against these deep-seated deposits, stop eating harmful carbohydrates, and add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, clove, or oregano to your meal, because they act as stabilizers in blood sugar.
Cinnamon and clove, add them in coffee or your oatmeal during the morning, and during the day sprinkle them on your salad, sandwich and main course – it will burn the fat in your belly.
The basis of the diet are whole grains and fiber. Studies confirm that whole grains effectively reduce fat in the abdomen, while the fibers accelerate the metabolism. Therefore, during the day, eat three meals of 300-400 calories that contain whole grains and two light snacks that are rich in fiber.
Cleansing With Dandelions
Packed with potassium, pumpkin acts as a mild diuretic and promotes elimination of excess water. Dandelion teahas a diuretic effect. Boil a tablespoon of dandelion roots in 400 ml of water for about 15 minutes. Leave to rest for 15 minutes, strain it and drink it half an hour before your meals in small sips.
Stop Bloating With Pineapples
With a few painless correction in the diet, you can reduce the feeling of bloating. Add aniseeds in your diet and drink lemonade with pineapple every day. Select foods that reduce bloating, such as pumpkin, yogurt and pineapple.