Visceral Fat – Fit Body to Fit Mind

Subcutaneous means “situated under the skin,” which tells us what subcutaneous fat is: it’s fat that’s all over your body under your skin.
Visceral fat is actually inside the abdominal cavity, and isn’t easily seen. It’s located near several vital organs, including the liver, stomach, pancreas and intestines. It can also build up in the arteries. Visceral fat is sometimes referred to as “active fat” because it can actively increase the risk of serious health problems.
While being too overweight is unhealthy, research shows that subcutaneous fat per se isn’t as dangerous to your health as visceral fat

The Problem With Too Much Visceral Fat

Too much visceral fat can interfere with how your liver functions and interrupt normal hormonal communications between your vital organs.
This can lead to insulin resistance (the beginning of diabetes), high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and a higher risk for developing heart disease.
High visceral fat storage has also been linked to breast cancer, colorectal cancer, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Not only that, but an larger waistline, combined with high blood pressure, high triglycerides (fat in the blood), low HDL cholesterol and rising blood sugar characterizes Metabolic Syndrome, which starts with high visceral fat stores.

Essential to follow a healthy, well-balanced diet. Eliminate processed, high-sugar, high-fat foods from your diet, and include more lean proteins, vegetables, and complex carbs like sweet potatoes, beans, and lentils.
Cut out all trans fats from your diet.
Don’t drink a lot of alcohol.
Do resistance and strength training, HIIT, cardio training. Visceral fat responds well to regular endurance exercises, such as running, biking, rowing, swimming, that elevate your heart rate.
Sleep more, stress less. Keep cortisol levels under control.
Good protein intake along with some thermogenic drinks like espresso coffee, green tea extract will support visceral fat loss. When your body burns calories, it generates more heat, so supplements that boost metabolism or fat burning are considered thermogenic. Thermogenic supplements boost metabolism, increase fat burning and reduce appetite.

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