Kangaroo dad! High-fat diet is the main culprit for abdominal obesity

Do you have a "Kangaroo Dad" in your family? As he gets older, the hard-working dad unknowingly develops a round belly, whether it is a beer belly, a watermelon belly or a tuna belly. Although it is believed that men are stable only when they have "weight", nutritionists remind us that abdominal obesity can easily lead to metabolic syndrome and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, and a high-fat diet is the main culprit of abdominal obesity. When you treat your dad to a big meal on Father's Day, be sure to eat healthily.

Nutritionists warn that abdominal obesity can easily cause metabolic syndrome and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, and a high-fat diet is the main culprit of abdominal obesity.

Chen Youhao, a nutritionist at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, said that although abdominal obesity is not a disease, it is closely related to metabolic syndrome. In terms of lifestyle, we must first change our eating habits. Do not sit down or lie down immediately after a meal. It is best to stay standing. You can choose to take a walk or organize some things. This will not only reduce fat accumulation but also help digestion. Because within 30 minutes after a meal, if you remain motionless, abdominal fat is most likely to form.

In addition, many office workers who eat out will pour a lot of soup or sauce on the main dish, but it contains high amounts of fat. If you want to avoid consuming too much fat, you can ask the store in advance to add less or no sauce. If you want to eat healthily, increasing the intake of vegetables and fruits is a key point. The water-soluble fiber and insoluble fiber in vegetables and fruits can help the body reduce fat absorption and eliminate excess fat and cholesterol.

Nutritionist Chen Youhao emphasized that hidden fat is everywhere, and when we eat delicious food, we also consume too much fat. In addition to cooking oil, there are many foods that contain invisible fats, such as puff pastry, hot dogs, peanuts, melon seeds, potato chips, ice cream, peanut butter, shacha, beef brisket, whole milk, pork belly, fish maw, fish head, etc.

Choosing the right cooking method is also the key to reducing oil. Chen Youhao suggested that people could choose more steamed and cold dishes, for example, steaming, cold dishes, braising, and roasting instead of frying, deep-frying, and stir-frying. In addition to fat, refined sugar is also a major cause of abdominal obesity, especially now that there are beverage stores and convenience stores everywhere, sugary drinks are readily available. To avoid abdominal obesity, it is recommended to replace sugary drinks with boiled water, which is both healthy and saves money.