HEART-HEALTHY DIET, KEY TO REDUCING BELLY FAT
However, a “heart-healthy” diet that is rich in fibre and low in saturated fats could be an effective way of reducing it,
Excess fat around the abdomen - known as visceral fat - is often considered a silent killer and has been linked to a number of health risks that could be contributing to the ongoing obesity epidemic,
"Independent of body weight, a larger waist circumference increases risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome."
Despite myriad ‘one trick’ methods touted as reducing belly fat (drinking green tea, eating a high-protein diet, intermittent fasting), that there is a lack of scientific evidence to support any such claims.
Instead, she advises those seeking to reduce the fat around their bellies to follow an evidence-based diet that champions heart health, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, developed by the National Institute on Aging.
Diets such as these typically consist of plenty of whole grains, lean meats, fish, fruits and vegetables and low levels of dairy.
"With the health consequences associated with abdominal obesity, research will not cease in this area,"
"Health and fitness professionals should continue to stay up-to-date and critical of peer-reviewed, published research evidence.
"A single study, even if well designed, does not support changing diet or exercise recommendations."
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