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Why More Brown Fat Is Better and How to Get It Via Lifestyle Choices
A practical guide to reducing white fat and increasing brown fat naturally based on experience and research
You might think that fat is just fat. But it turns out that our bodies have different types of fat cells. They have different roles and functions. We might think of them as different colors of the rainbow, each with its own unique properties and effects.
Brown fat cells are like little furnaces that burn calories to generate heat. They have more mitochondria than white fat cells. Mitochondria produce energy from our food and determine how fast or slow our metabolism is.
Brown fat cells are great communicators. They talk to other body parts, like the brain, heart, immune system, and hormones. They regulate our appetite, blood sugar, inflammation, and mood.
Brown fat cells are mostly found around our neck and heart, keeping us warm and cozy. They can get especially active when we are exposed to cold temperatures when we exercise, eat certain foods, or fast.
Brown fat is essential for babies and animals that live in cold environments. Babies don’t shiver in cold showers, thanks to brown fat. Brown…
