A hot and sweet drink to reduce visceral belly fat “within weeks”
One reason visceral fat is dangerous is that it can release toxic chemicals that inflame the body's tissues.
Unlike subcutaneous fat, visceral fat does not lie directly under the skin, and cannot be stimulated, as it is stored deep in the abdomen, where harmful belly fat wraps around vital organs.
According to research published in Oleo Science, one of the things that may help reduce belly fat is drinking applesauce.
The researchers studied the effects of polyphenols in apples on participants of different weights.
Those who were rated "moderately underweight" to "moderately obese".
There were 124 participants in total.
Polyphenols are natural plant compounds that can be found in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
These compounds are known for their disease-fighting mechanisms, as well as their ability to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to the National Library of Medicine.
The researchers divided study participants into two groups for each experiment: the apple drink group and the placebo group, and the apple drink group consumed drinks containing 0.6 mg of apple polyphenols, and the researchers gave the placebo group three times that amount for four weeks instead. .
After eight weeks of consuming the apple drink protocol, researchers began to notice a difference in the area of visceral fat.
They found that the apple drink group experienced a "significant" decrease in these fats.
However, the study notes that these effects were only observed in those who started the study with more visceral fat.
Another reason apples can help with weight loss is their pectin content, a type of fiber that breaks down slowly, making you feel fuller for longer.
This type of fiber also binds to water and limits the amount of fat cells can absorb.
In addition, researchers have found that consuming apple peels cuts many factors of metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome describes a group of conditions that include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, increased body fat around the waist, and abnormal levels of cholesterol or triglycerides.
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