So, as much as you don't want to hear it, fighting belly fat is neither fast nor easy. "Exercise, nutrition, sleep and reducing stress are all important factors in reducing belly fat in particular and improving general health," Kahan says. Belly fat typesLet's consider the two types of belly fat we see (and most of us have). But then there is visceral belly fat - the fat that surrounds your organs. Complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, beans and vegetables, are also key in creating a healthful diet that reduces belly fat.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 14, 2016 01:07 UTC