Maintaining a healthy weight is a huge challenge for many. Even if you exercise hard, it has little effect on where the fat is in our body. However, how lipids are distributed can have a huge impact on our health. According to health experts, certain body shapes may be at higher risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
VERY HARMFUL TO HEALTH
According to body shaping expert Jacqui Fenner, people with an apple-shaped body tend to have fat, especially in the belly and waist. “While it’s easier to lose weight from the upper body rather than the hips or calves, excess fat around the waist or belly can be very detrimental to your health,” Fenner says.
ATTENTION TO LUNG AND BOTTOM TUMORS
In fact, studies show that people with an apple-shaped body are more likely to develop health problems such as cancer and diabetes.
According to studies, when fat sits around the midsection of the body, it can increase the likelihood of lung and intestinal tumors.
Compared to apple-shaped bodies, pear-shaped bodies have a lower metabolic risk, but people who carry more fat around the thighs and hips are not exempt from health complications.
REDUCES THE RISK OF HEART ATTACKS, PALACE AND DIABETES
Pear-shaped bodies have slender arms and shoulders, and their weight is distributed over their thighs, hips and buttocks. They may also develop a small fat sac around their lower abdomen. Fortunately, these areas act as ‘fat stores’ and do not damage organs such as the liver or heart, reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
This body type is more common in women due to high estrogen levels that cause fat to accumulate in the hips, thighs and lower abdomen. Experts warn that it is very difficult to burn the fat in the lower part of the body.
Therefore, pear-shaped people are more likely to experience degenerative knee and joint problems and varicose veins, as body fat in these areas puts pressure on the veins.
Women who fall into this category also tend to be more susceptible to PMS (premenstrual syndrome) problems and fluid retention.
Fortunately, making healthy dietary additions in the form of whole grain breads, cereals, beans, and lentils and reducing your intake of trans and saturated fats whenever possible can help alleviate some of the health problems mentioned above.
CARROT TYPE BODY
People with breasts larger than their hips fall into the inverted triangle body category. These are also called carrot type body. People with this physique are more likely to have narrow waists and hips, and wider shoulders and chests.
They are thought to have hyperactive adrenal glands, which speeds up metabolisms and makes it easier to maintain a healthy weight.
HOURGLASS BODY
Another idealized body shape is the hourglass figure, but this does not mean that people with this body shape should relax about their health.
However, having larger breasts runs the risk of straining the neck, shoulders and back, causing pain and making it difficult to exercise.
People with this body shape are advised to stay away from processed foods, sweets and caffeine to maintain their health.
Healthy fats like avocado, salmon, nuts, seeds, and olive oil are all promoted to keep the body healthy.