What is Visceral Fat? (6 of 6)

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Changing your diet is the other key to attacking visceral fat. Lack of nutrients in your food can lead to a number of issues, one of them being an accumulation of visceral fat. Studies have shown that proper levels of calcium and vitamin D are linked to less visceral fat. This means upping your intake of greens like collards and spinach. Tofu, yogurt, milk, and sardines are also great picks.

And while you are focusing on foods that decrease visceral fat, start to eliminate foods that increase it. Trans fat is one of the biggest contributors to visceral fat, and is found in things like meat, dairy, fried foods, and processed foods. This means also reducing your intake of sodas, baked processed foods, candy, and high fructose foods. Start to read labels and find out what is really in your food. If you see ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, or partially hydrogenated oil, leave it alone.

It is a journey to better health, but one that you can begin to travel if you take small, but deliberate actions every day to improve your habits.