Women with pear-shaped bodies, as can be guessed from the shape of this fruit, have a tendency to accumulate fat in particular on the thighs, hips and buttocks. Therefore the characteristics that define this body shape are the following: normal-sized or slightly smaller shoulders, thin waist, wide hips, generous seating and thighs. This type of physical characteristics is found both in the Mediterranean area, for which also in Italy, and in Latin America. The fat therefore does not accumulate on the abdomen, but rather affects thighs, hips and side B. This accumulation of fat that is more difficult to lose than that which can form on the belly, responds to a very precise biological function: it gives the right supply of energy that the woman can draw on during pregnancy. However, it is a fat that is less dangerous to health than what is formed on the stomach. The latter is given by the sum of the adipose tissue and the visceral fat that forms around the organs. The prevalence of fat in certain areas derives from the production of estrogens, female hormones that slow down the metabolism of the thyroid.

Pear physique: the diet to follow
Over the years, women with this type of conformation may experience a further increase in the width of their hips and buttocks due to breastfeeding, pregnancy and menopause. With regard to the diet to follow for the pear physique it is advisable to opt for the dissociated one. Therefore, at breakfast and lunch, whole carbohydrates and fresh fruit are to be preferred, while at dinner you can prepare a dish based on protein foods and vegetables. The Mediterranean diet is generally the best one to follow for women from the physical to pear. It is also important to eat often but little. In this way it is possible to control the level of sugar in the blood and the hunger attacks that are deleterious to the diet are also reduced.

1) Vegetables especially the cruciferous vegetables then cabbages, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, radish, turnip greens, broccoli.
2) White meat (chicken, turkey).
3) Fish rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids found mainly in salmon and tuna. It is a "good" fat that is very good for the heart and helps eliminate the extra pounds. To season, use a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, preferably raw.
4) Legumes, whole grains because they are complex carbohydrates with a low glycemic index. Good also the fruit that must be consumed without exceeding.
5) Water, herbal teas and infusions are useful for the drainage of liquids, in particular to counteract water retention and cellulite. The consumption of salt instead is reduced or replaced with spices and aromatic herbs.
With regards to the foods to be avoided, all fried foods should be banned, as they are more difficult to dispose of than proteins and carbohydrates. In particular, cold cuts, aged cheeses, industrial foods, as well as coffee, sugars and alcohol are to be avoided.
To obtain results it is necessary to associate the practice of a sporting activity with the diet. In this sense, sports that promote the lower part of the body, for example swimming, aqua gym and even cycling and rowing, should be favored. The race is to be avoided instead because it stresses too much back and knees. The exercises should also cover the shoulders, arms and torso so that there is proportion between the parts. It is preferable to train in the morning to shake up the metabolism, which is rather slow in the early hours of the day.