Even if it is not always visible, it really worries doctors. Indeed, visceral fat, which surrounds the organs, represents a risk factor for health. And in women, it tends to settle more easily after 40 years, especially around menopause.
Two types of fat coexist around the waist
If it gradually appears, over time, this fat often reveals a deep metabolic imbalance, linked to food.
“”These are either subcutaneous fat, especially aesthetic or visceral fat, more insidious, linked to risks of hepatic steatosis (foie gras disease), diabetes or cardiovascular diseases ” summarizes Anaïs Soize. “In the second case, EIt is mainly created by too high blood sugar, which stimulates the absorption of glucose and blocks the capacity of the liver to destock fat“.
Where does this abdominal fat come from and how to avoid it?
What are the main causes of the appearance of this “buoy”, around size. There are several, according to our expert.
- Excessive consumption of sugar via cakes, sodas, alcohol…;
- An excess of “bad fat” such as cold meats, fried fries, processed cheeses;
- a hormonal disruption;
- A lack of physical activity;
- Or chronic stress.
This combination proves to be an explosive cocktail for your health.
Fibers and good fats, the best visceral anti-fat allies
“The fibers reduce the absorption of what is not good for us by 10 to 15 %“Explains Anaïs Soize. They improve digestion, support the intestinal microbiota and increase satiety, which decreases superfluous intake. Good fats come from plants and oilseeds, and participate in hormonal regulation and reduction of inflammation.
Our expert therefore particularly recommends three categories of fruit, effective against visceral fat:
- Red or black fruits (excluding cherries) and citrus fruits. “”Low in calories and sugars but very rich in antioxidants, they contain about 6 g of fibers“;
- Gras fruits. “”Lawyer, coconut, olives, oilseeds… Very rich in good fats and fiber, with about 7 g for a lawyer“.
“”By increasing the consumption of good fat, we better regulate appetite and metabolism “ confirms Anaïs Soize. “”It is a lasting strategy, but which can only work in a globally balanced food framework “ she concludes.