After turning 40, the number on the scales increases for many people, even though they don't change their lifestyle. As we get older, the muscle mass in our body decreases, and more fat is stored.
Less muscle mass also means that the body burns less energy. This must be taken into account when determining the number of calories consumed daily. A recent study shows that you should rely on healthy fiber to melt belly fat. For middle-aged and older adults, replacing refined grains with whole grains can be an effective dietary change to attenuate abdominal obesity, according to the study results from Tufts University in Boston, U.S. The more belly fat, the greater the risk of a heart attack or type 2 diabetes - and also of a severe course of Covid19, says the medical director at the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Professor Jens Aberle. The Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) recommends sufficient exercise and a balanced diet to counteract weight gain.