Fatty tissue is misleading because the fat we can see naturally absorbs our attention but this type of fat is relatively harmless. The fat to worry about gathers near vital organs in the body. This is known as visceral fat. Among other things, carrying a high amount of visceral fat is known to be associated with insulin resistance, which can lead to glucose intolerance and type 2 diabetes.
The control groups consumed either unfortified regular or lite orange juice.
After 16 weeks, the average weight loss did not differ significantly between groups.
In the regular orange juice trial, the reduction of visceral fat was significantly greater than in the control group.
In the lite orange juice trial, the reduction of visceral fat was significantly greater in the calcium and vitamin D-supplemented orange juice group than in the control group.
“Protein can be a helpful way to lose weight because it makes you feel fuller than carbs and fat do,” explains Bupa.
If you include a lean source of protein, such as skinless white chicken, in your meals you may find that you’re not as hungry, and so eat less, notes the health body.
Good sources include chicken breast, tuna, mackerel, salmon, eggs, milk, red lentils, chickpeas, brown bread, nuts and soya.
“Alternatively, there are lots of protein products on the market, such as supplements and powders, but if you decide to use these make sure you have a trained sports dietitian or nutritionist supervising your diet,” adds Bupa.
