Ep 39. How Can Teens Improve Belly Fat
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I hear a lot from teens that they want to improve their belly fat. Is this possible? Yes it is!! It is actually a great thing to do, not only so that teens can look more beautiful but also because less belly fat helps decrease the inflammation in the body. In this episode, I talk about research that was done to investigate the above.  Listen to learn more. Title of the manuscript: Visceral fat decreased by long-term interdisciplinary lifestyle therapy correlated positively with interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor–α and negatively with adiponectin levels in obese adolescents. By Fábio Santos Liraa et al  Metabolism Clinical and Experimental 60 (2011) 359–365 Dr Gourgari is a pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine expert and weight loss coach for teens with more than 15 years of experience. She helps teens build healthy habits that last, so they can feel happier, be more confident and love their body again . To get a free copy of 30 healthy and easy recipes for teens that are high in protein, visit https://lifestyleforteens.com/recipes To learn more about the LIFT Program, visit lifestyleforteens.com/program
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