The main reason for people over 65 wind up in the hospital, is heart failure, also known as “congestive heart failure". And the very best predictor of whether or not you’re likely to get heart failure might surprise you.

It’s waist size.

The researchers measured waist size, waist-to-hip ratio, waist-to-height ration and BMI (body mass index). All four measures were associated with heart disease, but waist circumference alone predicted heart disease risk regardless of other measures.

Nutritionists and smart doctors have long known that 35″ for women and 40″ for men represent a danger point for insulin resistance (which is the cornerstone of Metabolic Syndrome, also known as pre-diabetes). Metabolic Syndrome significantly increases the risk for heart disease.

If your waist is over 35″ (women) or 40″ (men) it’s time to start doing something. Low-carb diet is one of the most effective ways to combat belly fat and reduce the size of your waist.

You may surely find Blueberries help banish belly fat.

The researchers suggest that blueberries contain high antioxidant content which may somehow alter the way the body stores and processes sugar. It is certainly a great news for those at risk for both heart disease and diabetes.

Blueberries are one of the easiest foods to incorporate into your diet. In season or not, you can always get them frozen. Frozen cherries with yogurt on them, sprinkled with some slivered almonds, flaked unsweetened coconut and some probiotic powder will make it a nightly “dessert". It’s the ultimate “anti-aging” treat!

Try it, you will love it.

Adopted from an article - courtesy:
http://www.jonnybowden.com/2009/05/waist-size-predicts-heart-failure.html