There's so much confusion about carbohydrates... do you eat them at all or avoid them completely?
Don't be misled by general perceptions of the dangers of carbohydrates. We need carbohydrates for energy and proper organ function.
However, most people eat too much carbohydrates such as bread, cereal, pasta, rice, potatoes, cake and biscuit. It's more difficult to lose stomach fat when you overconsume these types of carbohydrates. Too much carbohydrates causes a rapid rise in blood sugar. The pancreas secretes insulin to lower blood sugar. Insulin stores excess calories from carbohydrates as fat in the belly, butt and thighs. It also suppresses two hormones: glucagon (regulates fat burn) and human growth hormone (promotes muscle growth). High levels of insulin promotes fat storage AND prevents fat loss.
Nevertheless, I don't advocate a no carb or low carb diet as everyone needs a certain amount of carbohydrates. Here are some tips on how to eat carbohydrates while you lose stomach fat.
1. Only eat starchy carbohydrates such as yam, sweet potato and brown rice, after your workout or heavy activity.
2. Choose vegetables and fruits over grains for carbohydrates. They contain vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients for good health. I don't recommend fruit juices that come in bottles or cartons as they contain little, if any, fiber and vitamins.
3. Overconsumption of grains has led to chronic diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease) and obesity. You can replace grain-based foods (bread, pasta, crackers, cereal, etc) with eggs, poultry, fish, nuts, vegetables and fruits. These non-grain foods keep you satiated longer, control blood sugar levels and thus, help you on your way to losing stomach fat.
4. If you have to eat any grains at all, go for the most nutrient dense and fibrous parts of the grain: the germ and bran. Choose oat bran over oatmeal. Add wheat germ to your salads, soups, yogurt and smoothies. Germ and bran make it more difficult for digestive enzymes to break down starches into glucose. They provide vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids without causing erratic fluctuations in insulin and fat storage.
If you want to lose stomach fat, you should eat the right amount and the right kind of carbohydrates to provide enough fuel and keep you satiated.
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