Most people have had that never ending fight with pesky belly fat. It seems as though exercise and cutting calories does not seem to help, and your mid section (abdomen) just kind of refuses to shrink. For that, you can blame visceral fat, a different kind of fat from that of subcutaneous fat, which resides under the skin. Generally, visceral fat surrounds the internal organs and has been linked to several complications, such as heart disease and hypertension. Recently, a new study lead by Dr. Nicola M. McKeown and colleagues, found that reducing refined grains and increasing whole grains helps minimize that stubborn belly fat.
Examples of products made from refined grains are white rice, white bread, and cereals made with sugar and fat. The grains in these products have been processed and end up very far from their natural state. Although vitamins and minerals are added back into the end products, nutritionally they do not compare to the real thing.
Whole grains occur naturally, the germ, the endosperm, and the bran have not been removed. In addition, whole grains tend to be rich in vitamins and minerals as well as fiber. Some examples of whole grains are brown rice, oat meal, barley, and popcorn (minus the butter and salt). Most importantly, to be sure that you are consuming whole grains and not a “look alike”, because food products can be manufactured to mimic whole grains, always check the food labels. If the label says, “enriched” or “refined” then do not purchase or consume that item. Look for food labels that say, “whole” and lists that word at the beginning of the ingredient list.
Lastly, the November issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which is now available online, contains in depth information about this particular study.
For additional information visit: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/205309.php
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