The fat around the stomach is very stubborn. Even after losing weight several times, it does not budge. Belly fat can not only spoil your looks but can also cause many diseases. If your belly fat has not reduced even after losing weight, then insulin resistance may be behind it. Due to insulin resistance, there is sometimes a deficiency of magnesium in the body. Due to insulin resistance, fat accumulates around the abdomen and waist. Insulin is a hormone present in our body that helps in controlling the sugar level in our blood.
Due to insulin resistance, sugar is not able to be absorbed in the blood, it starts accumulating around your belly and due to this unwanted belly fat increases. In such a situation, you should try these two things told by the expert to reduce belly fat. Dietician Manpreet is giving this information. Manpreet has done her Masters in Nutrition from Delhi University. She is a hormone and gut health coach.
Post-Workout Drinks to Burn Belly Fat
Ingredients required
- Sattu - 1/2 cup (ground)
- Almonds - 1/4 cup (ground)
- Pumpkin seeds - 1/8 cup (crushed)
- Walnuts - 1/8 cup (crushed)
Method to prepare
- Mix all the ingredients in 1 jar and shake.
- Take 1 tbsp of this powder.
- Mix it in 1 glass of water.
- Drink it as a post-workout drink.
Benefits of post-workout drinks to reduce belly fat
- Sattu contains fibre and protein which are good for intestinal health. This improves insulin sensitivity and makes the stomach feel full.
- Almonds contain magnesium. This helps manage blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance.
- Pumpkin seeds contain magnesium and zinc which improves leptin and insulin sensitivity.
- Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids which reduces belly fat by reducing inflammation.
Workout on an empty stomach
According to experts, to reduce belly fat, workouts should be done on an empty stomach. Workout in fasting mode in the morning gives maximum benefits to the body. It helps the body to use the stored fat as energy.
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