Too much belly fat can increase your risk of certain chronic conditions. Drinking less alcohol, eating more protein. And lifting weights are just a few steps you can take to lose belly fat.

Having excess belly fat can negatively affect health and may contribute to several chronic conditions.

One specific type visceral fat is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions UFABET 

Many health organizations use body mass index (BMI) to classify weight and predict the risk of metabolic disease.

However, BMI is only calculated using height and weight and doesn’t take body composition or visceral fat into account.

Though losing fat from this area can be difficult, there are several things you can do if you’re looking to reduce excess abdominal fat.

Eat plenty of soluble fiber.

Soluble fiber absorbs water and forms a gel that helps slow down food as it passes through your digestive system.

Studies show that this fiber may promote weight loss by helping you feel full, so you naturally eat less.

What’s more, soluble fiber may help reduce fat.

An older observational study involving over 1,100 adults found that for every 10-gram (g) increase in soluble fiber intake, belly fat gain decreased by 3.7% over 5 years.

Excellent sources of soluble fiber include:

• fruits
• vegetables
• legumes
• oats
• barley