According to the Mayo Clinic, building a healthy diet, controlling portion sizes and limiting sugary drinks are ways to help reduce visceral fat in women.
Eating healthy helps reduce visceral fat and weight loss in women. Graphics: Thanh Thanh
Losing fat requires effort and perseverance. A healthy diet and exercise help reduce visceral fat and reduce total body fat.
For women, a waist measurement over 89 cm signals belly fat and a higher risk of health problems. In general, the larger the waist measurement, the higher the risk of health problems.
Many women notice an increase in belly fat as they age even if they don’t gain weight. This may be due to lower estrogen levels. Genes can also contribute to an increased risk of being overweight or obese.
Healthy diet
A healthy diet includes a focus on plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Choose lean protein sources like fish and low-fat dairy products.
Limit processed meats as well as saturated fats found in meat and high-fat dairy products like cheese and butter.
Besides, supplement foods containing monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats such as fish, nuts and some vegetable oils.
Control your portion sizes
Even if you make healthy food choices, calories can still add up with large portions. Therefore, you should control your portion sizes even when cooking at home or eating out to reduce visceral fat and lose weight.
Limit sugary drinksSugary drinks such as soda, sweetened tea, and energy drinks are closely linked to weight gain. Instead, drink water or other unsweetened drinks.
