Saturday, December 10, 2011

How to get rid of belly fat

Belly fat is the accumulation of abdominal fat resulting in an increase in waist size. Belly fat is also known by abdominal obesity or central obesity. Main cause of belly fat is energy imbalance – Generally people consume more calories than they expend, waste, or discard via elimination. Belly fat is related to the excessive consumption of fructose. People who gain belly fat are at greater risk of serious health problems.

Belly Fat - Health Risk
  • Heart Disease
  •  Hypertension
  • Insulin Resistance
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Stroke
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Sleep Apnea
Prevention and Treatments – Regular routine of exercise, healthy diets and consuming same number of calories than one expends. It will help you to fight against belly fat.

Our healthy diets must include some vegetables and fruits that burn belly fat. 

Vegetables that burn belly fat.
  • Cabbage
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Kale
  • Collard Greens
  • Mustard Greens
Fruits that burn belly fat.
  • Grapefruit
  • Oranges
  • Lemons
  • Mangoes
  • Papayas
Besides vegetables and fruits that burn belly fat, some high protein foods like fish can also contribute in reducing belly fat.