Subcutaneous fat is the fatty or adipose tissue present immediately under the layers of the skin. Subcutaneous means “under the skin.” It includes not only fatty tissues but also blood vessels, which provide the skin with oxygen, and nerves. Subcutaneous fat acts like a shock absorber, serving to cushion our skin against any trauma, and also stores energy, which the body utilizes during times of increased activity.
This fat different from fat that is present deeper in the body and cushions our organs. This is referred as visceral fat.
So now we know subcutaneous fat is the fat that we can find lying under the skin. An excess amount of this fat can make the skin appear tight or stretched, and result in the unwanted cellulite or a dimpled look of the skin. When subcutaneous fat is comparatively small in amount, it tends to lie loosely below the skin layers and is thus less visible.
However, not all subcutaneous fat is bad. In fact, many individuals get fat injections to plump out their face and reduce the look of wrinkles. So as much as few of us may battle subcutaneous fat that contributes to cellulite, many others look for subcutaneous fat injections to maintain youthful looking faces and body parts.
In order to reduce subcutaneous fat, many people choose to diet. However, since this kind of fat stores energy, it is often more readily reduced with exercise. Some studies show that women who exercised three to four times in a week tended to have greater subcutaneous fat weight loss.
There are some people, who in spite of being thin have some cellulite in their body. Unfortunately, it cannot be reduced by most liposuction techniques.
While we are used to claiming ‘fat’ as being bad, especially in today’s diet-obsessed culture, it should be noted that subcutaneous fat does have its purposes. It is useful for storing energy, to provide cushion the nerves and blood vessels, and to protect the skin and the skeleton. Although it does serve several vital functions, its best not have too much of it.

Good fat & Bad fat

Good fats refer to saturated fats that are found in meat, tropical oils, dairy products such as cheese, high-fat milk, curd, and butter. Saturated fats increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Bad fats refer to saturated fats and trans fats, which raise the total blood cholesterol levels and the LDL cholesterol, the bad cholesterol. Saturated fats are found in foods such as meat, dairy products, eggs, and seafood. Trans fats are found in packaged foods, fried foods, and other fast food snacks. Oils extracted from olives, groundnuts, sesame seeds, rapeseed, canola, and flaxseed contain a good quantity of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA). MUFA protects the cardiovascular system.
Olive oil is the most popular choice as a heart-friendly oil since it is the richest in MUFA. It helps reduce LDL level (bad cholesterol). It is rich in squalene, which dilates blood vessels and reduces blood pressure. Squalene provides our tissues with oxygen. Further, it helps prevent arteriosclerosis. Olive oil contains compounds that lower cholesterol. Furthermore, unrefined, virgin olive oil is rich in beta-carotene, vitamin E, and magnesium, all of which promote heart health.

Tips To Lose Weight

Overweight does not necessarily equal unhealthy. However, if you have a lot of excess fat around your waistline, even if you’re not very heavy, then you should take some steps to get rid of it.
Below are some tips to help you lose weight naturally:

Reduce or leave Sugar

Sugar has uniquely harmful effects on metabolic health.When you eat a lot of refined sugar, the liver becomes overloaded with fructose and is forced to convert it all into fat. It increases belly fat and liver fat, which leads to insulin resistance and a host of metabolic problems. Make a decision to decrease the amount of sugar in your diet, and consider completely eliminating sugary beverages.

Sleep well

Sleeping for just four to five hours or less per night increases visceral fat levels. Make sure get sufficient sleep for 8 hours every day, including your weekends.

Apple cider vinegar

As per a study, obese people who consumed a tablespoon or two of vinegar daily for 8 weeks showed significant decreases in body fat, especially visceral fat.

Increase your protein

Protein is essential for a slimmer you. Your body starts to produce a high amount of insulin as you age since your muscle and fat cells are not responding to it properly. Insulin promotes fat storage—especially around your belly—and a diet high in protein may protect you against insulin resistance.

Eat Fiber

You may have already heard that eating plenty of fiber can help with one with weight loss. This is true, however, it’s also important to keep in mind that not all fiber is created equal. It has been observed that mostly the soluble and viscous fibers have the desired effect on your weight. These are fibers that bind water and form a thick gel in the gut. This gel can dramatically slow down the movement of food through your stomach, and slow down the process of digestion and absorption of nutrients. This results in a prolonged feeling of fullness and reduced appetite.
The soluble fibre found in psyllium husk, the skin of apples, oat bran and most fruits and vegetables is effective in removal of toxins from the body, controlling appetite, delaying the absorption of sugar and improving satiety, so you feel fuller for longer and hence need to eat less often.

Exercise Regularly

Make sure you do some aerobic exercises like walking, running, swimming, etc. They have been shown to cause major reductions in belly fat. Exercise also leads to reduced inflammation, blood sugar levels and all the other metabolic abnormalities that are associated with central obesity.

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