The 5 enemies of the flat stomach

Flat stomach 'also says that the abdomen has a "vital function" for the health of our musculoskeletal system: "The group of muscles that form it allows us to stand upright in a static posture and stabilizes us while we move. Likewise, it protects our spine. Of multiple aggression and impacts, acting as a natural belt ".

Now, the tendency to accumulate fat in that area depends on your gender or your genetics, as needed, and women tend to accumulate fat in this area in certain cases. "The thing that affects the environment the most, that is, the stimulation that you give your body throughout your life. Low carbohydrate diet is not much for a person, or life is more focused on active healthy rest and healthy food, which is quite the opposite," he said.

According to the advice, if you have a tendency to accumulate fat in the abdomen and waist, with regular exercise and adequate nutrition "you will not have any problems"; But if you have a morphotype, you have an inadequate diet and a sedentary lifestyle, "at metabolic level you will have other related pathologies besides fat accumulation there," predicts a Bachelor of Physical Activity and Sports Science.

Thus, this expert points out that, according to him, a flat stomach will have 5 main enemies:

 1. Alcohol,  a "real poison" for liver cells. Alcohol is a central nervous system antidepressant that slowly impairs the functioning of the brain. It affects the ability to self-control, initially creating excitement and nirvana, so it can be confused with a stimulus.

2. Salt, which produces significant water and fluid retention, so if its use is misused, the stomach can seriously compromise.

3. Refined Flour: Rich source of carbohydrates and their excessive intake leads to accumulation of fat in the stomach, so it is advisable to avoid eating them and include whole grains in the diet. 

4. Unhealthy fats, saturated fats. Most of them are present in animal and meat and derivatives, milk and derivatives such as cream or yogurt. Trans fats are also found in processed foods, such as margarine, industrial pastries, cookies or chips.

5. Sugar. Excess irritates the lining of the stomach and produces gastrointestinal inflammation.

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