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Smoking increases belly fat. Samsung Seoul Hospital conducted a study on 18,818 adults based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, and it was found that smoking men have a 65% higher risk of abdominal obesity (waist circumference over 90 cm) compared to non-smoking men. For women, the risk was 60% higher. This New Year, let's quit smoking to lose belly fat.

The reason smoking leads to abdominal obesity is due to the stress hormone 'cortisol.' When you smoke, the blood cortisol level increases by an average of 35%. The hormone cortisol, secreted from the adrenal glands located above the kidneys, reacts with fat cells and inhibits fat breakdown, causing fat to accumulate. Abdominal fat cells have up to four times more cortisol receptors than fat cells in other parts of the body, making fat accumulation in the abdomen more likely. Additionally, cortisol has the effect of stimulating appetite, so smoking also leads to increased food intake.

Quitting smoking reduces the risk of abdominal obesity accordingly. However, during the temporary 'taste recovery period' when quitting smoking, appetite may increase. You should not seek snacks excessively just because your mouth feels empty. Chewing gum to satisfy your appetite at this time can help prevent weight gain. It is also good to start eating foods rich in dietary fiber immediately after quitting smoking. Consuming foods high in dietary fiber such as cabbage, leafy greens (spinach, lettuce, kale), and mushrooms can change the gut microbiota to an environment that does not promote weight gain. It also stimulates the central nervous system responsible for feeling full, suppressing appetite and preventing binge eating.

If you crave sweet foods too much, try consuming a small amount of dark chocolate or dried fruit.

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There are many reasons to quit smoking~

Those who have set a goal to quit smoking this year, please make sure to...

I wish you success and good health♡