How To Get Rid Of Visceral Fat And Build A Stronger, Healthier Body

How To Get Rid Of Visceral Fat And Build A Stronger, Healthier Body
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There is a type of fat that lurks deep inside your belly. It’s called visceral fat, and it can cause health problems. To make matters worse, it’s hard to get rid of. Here’s how to burn it off.

What is visceral fat?

Visceral fat is the most dangerous kind of belly fat, because it surrounds vital organs inside your body. Visceral fat accumulates between these muscles and the organs they protect. This makes it a particular threat to your health, because it has been linked to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes.

Where you carry extra weight also matters. If you have an “apple” shape — carrying extra weight in the belly — you’re more likely to develop these kinds of health issues than if you have a “pear” shape — carrying extra weight in the hips and thighs.

  • Eat a Variety of Healthy Foods

To lose stomach fat, you need to reduce overall body fat by eating healthy foods in moderation and exercising regularly. To do this, you’ll need to cut out excess calories from your diet while increasing your physical activity. You may not see results overnight, but with patience and hard work, you can achieve a healthy weight that includes reduced belly fat.

  • Avoid Eating Too Many Processed Foods

The first step toward reducing belly fat is making healthier food choices. The average American consumes an extra 245 calories a day from processed foods compared with those who eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains.

  • Cut Down On Sugar

Excess sugar in the bloodstream gradually causes damage throughout the body, and the danger is often not obvious. However, a diet high in sugar is linked to weight gain, including visceral fat accumulation around organs like your liver and pancreas.


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Anna is an avid blogger with an educational background in medicine and mental health. She is a generalist with many other interests including nutrition, women's health, astronomy and photography. In her free time from work and writing, Anna enjoys nature walks, reading, and listening to jazz and classical music.

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