Welcome to today’s video, the top 13 foods that cause visceral fat accumulation. Today, we’re going to talk about the dangers of visceral fat, and the worst foods that cause it to accumulate in your abdominal area. Did you know that excess belly fat is not only ugly but can cause serious problems for your health?
Body fat — many of us would love to have less of it. But did you know that all fat is NOT created equal? There are several types of fat in our body, but today we’ll focus on subcutaneous and visceral.
Subcutaneous fat is the jiggly, stubborn fat just under our skin that can protect us against certain diseases, while visceral fat is found in the abdominal area surrounding your vital organs.
Why is visceral fat an issue?
Simply put — visceral fat is bad news when it comes to your health.
This fat type is also known as “active fat.”
Why?
Unlike subcutaneous fat, which simply waits to be burned for energy, you can think of the visceral fat as a very active factory that produces hormones we’d be better off without.
It’s been linked to a variety of health issues, like increased insulin resistance and blood pressure, as well as more severe complications — heart diseases, Alzheimer’s, stroke, and different forms of cancer and type 2 diabetes[1].
In this video, we’ll explore 13 foods that lead to visceral fat buildup so you can avoid them, and we’ll offer a healthier alternative for each.
Make sure you watch this video until the end — some of these are totally unexpected!
13. White bread
Despite the wide range of healthier options, many of us still can’t say no to white bread.
Study [2] has determined the connection between bread consumption and carrying around the extra belly fat.
The researchers also found that cutting down on white bread and introducing the staples of the Mediterranean diet, like olive oil, legumes, plenty of veggies, and fish into one’s diet leads to weight drop and belly fat amount.
You can’t imagine starting your day without hot toast?
The good news is that you don’t have to!
Swap the white bread for its gluten-free counterpart if you can!
You just made the first big step to getting rid of that nasty belly fat.
12. Diet soda
