Visceral fat is the type of fat that accumulates around internal organs, such as the liver, stomach, and intestines. It is closely related to diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders. One of the important factors that affects the increase of visceral fat is eating habits, especially dinner. However, if you eat dinner properly, you can still maintain a stable level of visceral fat, and even minimize the accumulation of this type of fat.
According to a study published in the journal Obesity of the American Dietetic Association, the time of eating can affect the accumulation of visceral fat. This study shows that eating dinner too late can increase the risk of visceral fat accumulation because the body will easily convert excess calories at night into fat instead of using them for energy.
However, if dinner is consumed at least 2-3 hours before bedtime, the body can digest and use energy more efficiently. This also means limiting late-night eating, avoiding foods rich in carbohydrates and fats in the evening.
Experts from the World Health Organization and the US National Institutes of Health also recommend that a healthy dinner diet should include foods rich in fiber, lean protein, and healthy fats, while minimizing refined carbohydrates and processed foods. Choosing these foods not only helps with weight control but also helps maintain low levels of visceral fat. A low-carbohydrate evening diet improves metabolic health and effectively reduces visceral fat.
In addition, combining regular dinner times with physical activity is an important factor in controlling visceral fat. Regular exercise after dinner can help reduce visceral fat and improve insulin sensitivity, which is beneficial for long-term health.
Eating dinner does not always increase visceral fat if you follow some basic principles such as eating on time, choosing healthy foods and maintaining reasonable exercise habits. These changes not only help reduce visceral fat but also improve quality of life, reduce the risk of metabolic diseases.
