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From The Desk Of Clarence Bass
By Clarence and Carol Bass
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Less Belly Fat Goes Beyond Getting Ripped The June 2025 Tufts Nutrition Letter tells us that a healthy diet is associated with better brain health. This is not surprising news, but the study referred to also took into account the belly fat of the subjects, mostly male, ages 40-60, with an average age of 48. Dietary information came from 506 participants and waist/hip ratio from 657. Subsequent brain imaging and cognitive tests were performed when the subjects were 70. The brain imaging focused on the hippocampus (formation and storage of long term memory) and the speed of water through the brain's white matter (speed of processing and executive functioning). Improvement of diet and waist/hip ratio through middle age produced "structural and functional connectivity of the hippocampus" later in life, and a better waist/hip ratio produced "better working memory and executive functions." The waist/hip ratio in this study showed that a good diet is important, but maintaining a good body fat ratio is also a key factor for brain function. Their suggestions for a good diet fall into a familiar pattern: Stay away from red and processed meats, avoid white flour, sugar, and salt and steer toward unprocessed foods. The people visiting this website are familiar with these suggestions. But adding the additional measurement of waist/hip ratio means that you are encouraged to control your calorie intake, make smart snack choices, and engage in regular exercise to keep your belly fat low. Eating a whole foods diet such as the one we encourage helps with this process, no calorie counting necessary, no feeling of deprivation. Feeling full and satisfied is important to success--and better brain health.
A lean body and hopefully a better brain. * * * In regard to exercise, as we have advised many times, the best exercise routine is one you enjoy and are willing to keep doing for the foreseeable future. The best routine is one you design for yourself. When you tire of the routine, change it to one that lights your fire. If you are new to exercise, you might want to hire a personal trainer to get you started. You will soon know when, if ever, you are ready to go it alone. You may also enjoy working out in a commercial gym rather than by yourself. A problem with having a training partner is that the workout is ruined if he or she doesn't show up. I've had some good training partners, but I've also gone it alone. Carol trains with me, but she goes her way and I go mine, which is best. We don't argue about the best way to train and don't get in the way of each other. June 1, 2025 Comment on this article: FEEDBACK Ripped Enterprises, P.O. Box 51236, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87181-1236 Home | Products Index | Ripped Bks | Lean Adv. Bks | Lean For Life | Recommended Bks | |Consultations | Tapes | To Order | Feedback] Copyright © 2025 Clarence and Carol Bass. All rights reserved.
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