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You will be surprised, but “beer belly” tends to be not only for men, but also for women, and due to the wrong diet, it is often formed for supporters of an active lifestyle, says nutritionist Anita Baumane. She also reminds you to think about how much beer to drink every day or on holiday, because beer trickyly hides liquid calories. Cup after cup, and the amount of calories you need every day is exceeded several times!
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Beer has been important in human culture for thousands of years. No wonder some claim that beer has a beneficial effect on health. Is that really the case? Do you know what nutrients you drink when drinking beer? How Many Calories? And why is beer blamed if we get a bulky belly shape?
What does one can of beer (about 340 ml) contain?
Calories: 153
Protein: 2 grams
Fat: less than 1 gram
Carbohydrates: 13 grams
Fiber: less than 1 gram
Sugar: less than 1 gram
“It seems nothing crazy, it’s just an ordinary product description that we can read for any food, right?” rhetorically asks nutritionist Anita Baumane.
Weight gain.
Beer is high in calories, so over-drinking can lead to significant weight gain. ).
In addition, they do not give a feeling of satiety, but the drink itself is consumed in large quantities, ”says Anita Baumane. “Beer belly” is a common term for people with an increased waist circumference. Studies have confirmed that drinking beer does increase waist circumference.
When a six-pack on your stomach turns into a barrel!
To the question: “Does beer cause a ‘beer belly’?”: VCA nutritionist Anita Baumane answers:
“Yes and no.” “This is not the case for all beer drinkers, and vice versa – people who have settled in beer in their bellies. Although I have to say from my practice that the latter have usually chosen an inappropriate diet or exercise too little, ”says the specialist. Why is beer still blamed on the stomach? “Liquid calories are easy to overdo,” says the expert. “Drinking 340 ml of beer does not create a feeling of satiety, quite the opposite, but this glass contains 150 calories, which is not small and usually not the only one, especially on Midsummer’s Eve.”
If you have a “beer pussy”, you are not the only one, but it should not become a consolation. It seems that beer drinkers around the world tend to grow bellies, especially with increasing age and if you are a man. So what really makes men and some women grow their infamous bellies?
What causes beer in the stomach?
Calories of any kind – either from alcohol, sugary drinks or large portions of food – can increase the amount of fat on your stomach. However, it turns out that alcohol has a special relationship with fat in the middle. “In the medical literature, we find the fact that alcohol consumption is associated with a fatter waist, because, in simple words, the liver” burns “alcohol, not fat,” explains Anita Baumane.
When drinking beer, there is a possibility to get excited quickly, because liquid calories are easy to absorb too much. In addition to the 150 calories mentioned, don’t forget to add to the intake of snacks, which are mostly an integral part of drinking beer. Alcohol can increase appetite. In addition, when drinking beer at a bar or party, the food on hand is often fatty, such as pizza, chicken wings and other fried foods.
Why does fat accumulate on the abdomen?
When you consume more calories than you burn, the excess calories are stored as fat. Where your body stores them is partly determined by age, gender and hormones.
Boys and girls start with similar patterns of fat accumulation, but puberty changes that. Women have more subcutaneous fat than men, so these extra calories tend to settle in the hands, thighs and buttocks, as well as, of course, on the abdomen. Because men have less subcutaneous fat, they put more weight on their stomachs.
Beer belly tends to be more noticeable in the elderly, because as you get older, the amount of calories you need decreases. Becoming less active makes it easier to gain weight.
“With age, the levels of hormones in both women and men decrease, increasing the likelihood that fat will settle in the abdomen. Women on menopause who are taking hormone replacement therapy are less likely to have an increase in belly fat than those who are not. Research shows that smokers can also deposit more fat in the abdominal area, ”explains pharmacist Ērika Pētersone.
What is the fault of beer belly?
It is not just a cosmetic problem, but is linked to a variety of health problems, from type 2 diabetes to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. In addition, carrying extra pounds on the thighs or hips is less risky than carrying them in the abdomen.
Namely, subcutaneous fat around the waist and thighs, hips and buttocks is not as dangerous as visceral fat, which is located deep in the abdominal cavity around your internal organs.
Anita Baumane explains that visceral fat in the abdominal wall is measured by the waist circumference: “If the waist circumference exceeds 89 cm in women and 102 cm in men, the risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome and general mortality increases.” The specialist also warns that these figures are guidelines only and recommends keeping the waist size smaller.
Belly “dropping”
“There is no magic way to fight belly fat, except for the proven method – to reduce calories and increase physical activity,” says Anita Baumane, who is also a fitness trainer.
Since there is a link between alcohol calories and belly fat, the best place to start is to reduce your alcohol consumption to one glass per day for women and two glasses for men. Sworn beer lovers should choose a light beer with 100 calories or less. Another option is to drink alcohol only on holidays and change to low-calorie non-alcoholic alcoholic beverages.
“And don’t forget to have a healthy meal before or with a drink to help resist the temptation to eat too many high-calorie foods,” says a nutritionist.
Can Exercises Help Get Rid Of Beer Belly?
Exercises, presses or other exercises will definitely strengthen the muscles, such as the “corset”, and help keep the belly fat, but you will not get rid of it. The only way to lose them (or any type of fat) is to lose weight. Aerobic exercises such as running, swimming, cycling and tennis are some of the best ways to help reduce excess weight.
“But any kind of exercise will help you maintain weight more effectively than just diet,” encourages expert Anita Baumane, adding that there is also good news, because starting to “lose” weight, it will first lose right in the middle. Visceral fats are more metabolically active and can be broken down faster, so it’s worth the effort – because dedication will be rewarded with better posture and health!
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