How to Lose Belly Fat

Naturally when you want to lose weight we hope it melts away evenly.  However, sometimes we notice that the fat in our belly may be stubborn and hang on longer than we would like.  With that in mind, we may turn to exercise to shed that added weight.  Although that will help tone your abdominal muscles you may not lose the belly fat, or visceral fat, underneath it with exercise.  The thing about visceral fat in your abdominal region is that when you have too much of it you increase your chances of diabetes and heart disease. So what can we do? 

Here are lifestyle changes your can make:

• Increase home cooked meals
• Decrease portions
• Increase lean protein and decrease refined carbohydrates
• Increase healthy fats from nuts and seeds
• Avoid soft drinks and fruit juices
• Eat lots of leafy greens
• Eat fruits, not smoothies
• Eat fiber rich foods such as whole grains and legumes
• Get more sleep
• Exercise

Reference:  Fooducate, How to Lose Belly Fat, http://www.fooducate.com/app#!page=post&id=594F6F0F-1D81-7BF5-4EFF-9FD25425D0CA