5 things to avoid to reduce visceral fat

Quang Minh (theo ABOLUOWANG) |

Reducing visceral fat requires not only adopting a sensible diet and exercise regimen, but also avoiding bad habits.

Many scientific studies have shown that giving up the following habits can help control and reduce visceral fat effectively.

Avoid consuming processed foods

Processed foods, especially fast food, candy, and soft drinks, contain large amounts of sugar, trans fats, and empty calories. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), trans fats and refined sugars increase the risk of visceral fat accumulation by causing inflammation and insulin resistance.

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that reducing consumption of processed foods significantly reduced waist circumference and visceral fat levels.

Limit alcohol consumption

Alcoholic beverages, especially beer, are often high in calories and can lead to a condition called “beer belly,” where fat accumulates in the visceral area. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), regular alcohol consumption negatively affects liver function, increasing the accumulation of visceral fat.

Research from the European Journal of Nutrition also shows that limiting alcohol consumption is one of the effective measures to reduce visceral fat.

Don't skip sleep

Lack of sleep or poor quality sleep can increase cortisol levels, a stress hormone that is directly linked to visceral fat accumulation. People who sleep less than 6 hours per night are at higher risk of accumulating belly fat. Make sure you get 7–9 hours of sleep per night to balance your hormones and support fat burning.

Avoid a sedentary lifestyle

A sedentary lifestyle slows down your metabolism and leads to the accumulation of visceral fat. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sitting for more than 8 hours a day can increase your risk of diseases related to visceral fat.

Increasing physical activity such as walking, exercising or even standing at work will significantly improve visceral fat control.

No prolonged stress

Chronic stress increases cortisol levels, which leads to visceral fat accumulation. People who are chronically stressed have higher levels of visceral fat than those who maintain a stable mental state.

Stress reduction techniques such as yoga, meditation or deep breathing can help control visceral fat effectively.

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