Sugary drinks Gastrofuel soft drinks, milk tea, and canned fruit juices contain a lot of monounsugarine, which can easily increase belly fat and visceral fat.
A study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows that regular consumption of sugary drinks increases the risk of fat accumulation around the liver.
Red meat and processed meat Sausage, bacon, and canned meat are high in saturated fat and salt.
According to Dr. Frank Hu, Professor of Nutrition - Harvard School of Public Health (USA), consuming too much processed meat not only increases the risk of heart disease, but also promotes the formation of visceral fat.
Fried foods high in oil Fried potatoes, fried chicken or deep-fried dishes containing trans fat are the leading culprits of metabolic disorders.
The World Health Organization (WHO) also warns that trans fats are directly linked to visceral obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Cakes, sweets and desserts high in sugar Cakes, cakes, candy...
have a high amount of refined sugar, which can easily lead to increased blood sugar, insulin resistance and fat accumulation around the belly.Refined sugar is a leading factor in increased visceral fat because it promotes fat storage instead of burning, emphasizes Dr Roxana Ehsani, a sports nutritionist in the US.