Belly
fat is maligned for its way of tampering with any outfit that doesn't involve a
muumuu, but really there's something way worse about the stuff: When white fat
expands in your abdomen, nestling deep among your organs, it sets you up for
some serious health trouble.
We now know that this type of fat, called visceral fat, churns out stress hormones like cortisol and inflammatory substances called cytokines that affect the body's production of insulin. The result: It's worse than just being generally overweight; you're looking at increased risks of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
We now know that this type of fat, called visceral fat, churns out stress hormones like cortisol and inflammatory substances called cytokines that affect the body's production of insulin. The result: It's worse than just being generally overweight; you're looking at increased risks of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Read on for the newest information on how to lose belly fat for good.
