This weekend, we salute all the dads. While being a father brings a lot of joy, over the years, busy family and work schedules can translate into the dreaded 'dad bod' - excess pounds around the middle.
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Those are linked to diabetes, higher triglycerides and blood sugar, plus hormonal changes.
Limiting carbs, and avoiding processed foods and sugar-sweetened drinks can help a lot.
And don't forget about alcohol. Dr Dan Allan, a family medicine specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, says many overlook it.
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"Alcohol is notorious for going right to the middle. Visceral fat, which creates inflammation, which causes negative health effects. And you know, they say, having a 'cold one' - and I usually tell people, just try to stop at 'one,' because it is a lot of empty calories and it is not good for your health," he said.
He urges men to have a plan to get their weight in line, because the more you gain, the harder it is to lose.
