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fat belly is not sexy to look at but belly fat is also connected to an
elevated stress hormone called cortisol and inflammation. Furthermore,
belly fat is even thought to release toxic chemicals into your system that
wreak havoc on your appetite and the way your body metabolizes food.
Chia
seeds have a unique blend of both insoluble and soluble fiber. Fiber slows
down the body's process of breaking down foods to sugars, resulting in more
stable blood sugars. See also for more sugars
and chia and diabetes section. The ability of chia seeds in
stabilizing blood sugar has also a positive effect on fighting insulin
resistance which can be tied to an increase in belly fat, according to Live Strong.
This insulin resistance is harmful for your overall health. Left untreated,
insulin resistance causes high cholesterol, diabetes, cardiovascular
disease and obesity and these diseases re enforce one and other.
As
said, chia seeds enjoy a unique blend of both insoluble and soluble fiber. Its
fiber coating allows them to absorb 9 times their own weight in water. Once
the fiber in contact with the liquid, the seeds form a highly viscous gel
with superior digestive benefits which can:
§ Slow the conversion of
carbohydrates into sugar
§ Create and prolong
hydration
§ Prolong the release of
carbohydrates
§ A stable and gradual
release of sugar resulting in a more stable blood sugars
There
is one more aspect on the belly fat and chia seeds, an amino acid called
tryptophan, also found in turkey, is also
found in chia seeds. For example, tryptophan helps and improve mood and
regulate appetite, sleep.
Conclusion
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fat belly is not by definition very esthetical it is also harmful for your
system. Belly fat increases insulin resistance which cause high
cholesterol, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity.
Chia seeds thru its fiber creating a highly viscous gel prolongs the
release sugars from the food resulting in more energy and less food
cravings.
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