Best foods for reducing dangerous belly fat and protecting heart health

Incorporating a few nutritious staples into the diet can help reduce belly fat and, in turn, lead to underlying health benefits.

A surplus of fat around the stomach area can be an indication of visceral fat, which lies deep inside the abdomen and is linked to multiple health issues.

Overweight individuals with excess fat around their midsections tend to be at greater risk for heart attacks and strokes, Dr. Michael Aziz, an internist based in New York City, told Fox News Digital.

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