ADVERTISEMENT

Avoid these Nigerian foods to help burn belly fat

Say no more, here are five ways to get rid of belly fat the Nigerian way.

Weight Loss: Avoid these Nigerian foods to help burn belly fat

Anything above 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women, is known as abdominal obesity.

But say no more, here are five ways to get rid of that fat the Nigerian way.

ADVERTISEMENT

Say goodbye to all your sugar-sweetened drinks and foods. No more Coca-Cola, Pepsi, fruit juices and all the junks you eat in traffic and at home.

When you eat a lot of refined sugar, the liver gets overloaded with fructose and is forced to turn it all into fat. Large amounts of fructose can lead to increased accumulation of fat in the belly.

Even foods marketed as health foods can contain huge amounts of sugar.

Fish, eggs, cheese, milk, will help destroy that stubborn belly fat in no time.

ADVERTISEMENT

Studies have shown that carbohydrates lead to 2-3 times more weight loss than low-fat diets. Eba, akpu, Fufu and all our really heavy foods are too starchy and full of carbs, it just adds more to your belly fat. Eating it in a controlled way (little servings) should help shed that weight.

Consider cooking your foods in coconut oil. Some studies have shown that 30 mL (about 2 tablespoons) of coconut oil per day reduces belly fat slightly.

Spinach, Broccoli, peas, black beans, pears, all these are really affordable and within reach.

Cut that belly fat without breaking the bank. The best way to get more fiber is to eat a lot of plant foods like vegetables and fruit. Legumes are also a good source, as well as some cereals like oats.

ADVERTISEMENT

It is among the best things you can do if you want to live a long, healthy life and avoid disease.

Spot reduction (losing fat in one spot) is not possible, and doing endless amounts of crunches, wearing waist trainers, will not make you lose fat from the belly.

Aerobic exercise like walking, running, swimming, has been shown to cause major reductions in belly fat in numerous studies. You do not need to hit the gym.

ADVERTISEMENT

Alcohol can have health benefits in small amounts, but it is seriously harmful if you drink too much.

Observational studies link heavy alcohol consumption with significantly increased risk of central obesity — that is, excess fat storage around the waist.

Cutting back on alcohol may help reduce your waist size.

Nigerians do this all the time, so it shouldn't be too difficult to accomplish.

ADVERTISEMENT

Intermittent fasting has recently become very popular for weight loss. It is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of eating and periods of fasting.

Try 24-hour fasts once or twice a week or fasting every day for 16 hours and eating all your food in an 8 hour period.

Drinking apple cider vinegar has impressive health benefits, including reducing abdominal fat storage.

Taking 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar per day is safe for most people and may lead to a modest fat loss.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

The largest snake in the world Ana Julia is dead — unknown gunmen suspected

The largest snake in the world Ana Julia is dead — unknown gunmen suspected

10 sexual benefits of watermelon for men and women

10 sexual benefits of watermelon for men and women

8 sexual benefits of ginger for men and women

8 sexual benefits of ginger for men and women

10 Sex Positions for Super-Deep Penetration

10 Sex Positions for Super-Deep Penetration

What It Feels Like to Use a Butt Plug While Masturbating

What It Feels Like to Use a Butt Plug While Masturbating

11 Ways Men Can Make Their Orgasms Even Better

11 Ways Men Can Make Their Orgasms Even Better

10 latest senator styles for men

10 latest senator styles for men

Why You Should Try Anal Fingering Before Having Anal Sex

Why You Should Try Anal Fingering Before Having Anal Sex

5 Sex Positions to Stimulate Her G-Spot

5 Sex Positions to Stimulate Her G-Spot

Dr Akpa Chidinma of Curvy Girl Essentials champions inclusivity in beauty standards

Dr Akpa Chidinma of Curvy Girl Essentials champions inclusivity in beauty standards

Pocketwatching in Relationships: What it is and how to deal with it

Pocketwatching in Relationships: What it is and how to deal with it

Money or love? Which is the most important in relationships, according to science?

Money or love? Which is the most important in relationships, according to science?

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT