  Foods to avoid to lose visceral fat  

Simran Arora, Times Now Digital Mar 2, 2023

Potato chips

Potato chips are far from healthy – loaded with trans fats and sodium and carbohydrates, they are potential belly fat contributors. Credit: iStock

Bacon

Bacon is a source of trans and saturated fats that not only increase obesity risk but also contribute to heart diseases and even visceral fat accumulation. Credit: iStock

Palm oil

The high saturated fat levels of palm oil are to blame for visceral fat accumulation. Credit: iStock

White bread

White bread is a source of refined carbs which just as bad as trans and saturated fats with respect to visceral fat accumulation. Credit: iStock

Breakfast cereal

To the surprise of many, sweetened breakfast cereals could be a reason why fat accumulated in the abdominal cavity. Credit: iStock

Full-fat dairy

Although it is not advised to go for processed foods and drinks, doctors recommend eating toned versions of dairy products to prevent fat accumulation. Credit: iStock

Alcohol

Alcohol not only hurts the liver but also the metabolic system – the drink is strongly associated with a heightened risk of visceral fat. Credit: iStock