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Losing weight sometimes becomes a really difficult challenge. Perhaps because find the ideal diet that meets our needs it is not so immediate: there are situations in which even the most restrictive diet does not seem to give the right results. Indeed, it is important to adapt our diet to the specific nutritional needs of each of us.
Did you know, for example, that one high-protein diet can it even be counterproductive for those who tend to accumulate fat in the upper body? Although many women have pear or apple shapes, some put on extra pounds by putting on weight on their arms, shoulders, neck and chest. In this case it can be difficult to lose weight, as explained by the dr. Fausto Aufiero, surgeon and nutritionist in Rome and expert in Nutritional Biotherapy.
Most often, people who store upper body fat have one well-defined muscle structure. This is why a high protein intake is not recommended: on the contrary, “destructuring” foods that counteract constitutional anabolism are useful. Furthermore, those with this type of constitution often have high doses of cortisol, a hormone involved in weight gain. To avoid its negative effects, we need to reduce the consumption of caffeine and theobromine. Green light instead to those foods that protect kidney functions, particularly at risk in these subjects.
This week we wanted to address another very sensitive topic, namely the relationship between fertility and nutrition. For many women, they adopt a healthy lifestyle as well balanced diet turns out to be enough to get pregnant more easily. In fact, in the context of an integrated approach, food contributes to restoring hormonal balance. We talked about it with the Dr. Claudia Banfi, nutritionist at the Eugin Clinic, and the dr. Domenico Carone, medical coordinator of the Eugin Taranto Clinic and the Eugin clinic in Bari.
Experts advise to reduce the consumption of caffeine, alcohol and sugary drinks, paying attention to proper hydration. It is good to adopt a diet rich in good fats, including extra virgin olive oil, nuts and oil seeds. It is also necessary to check the cholesterol levels, because hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone depend on them. To get the right amount of this fat, you can consume organic eggs. It is also essential to supplement one’s diet with omega-3 fatty acids, contained for example in oily fish.
