For Recipes and Exercise Instructions: www.facebook.com IF YOU LIKE IT …. DO SHARE !! Visceral fat or Belly Fat is located in the abdominal cavity around our vital organs. To lead a long and healthy life we must lose the excess fat. It can be reduced by taking diet rich in fiber and protein. Some sources are: ~ Fruits – watermelon, orange, apple, banana, strawberries ~ Dry Fruits — Almond, Walnut ~ Low fat diary products ~ Sprouts Regular exercise is equally important along with healthy eating. ~ Cardio exercises like walking, jogging, swimming, aerobics will help in reducing weight. ~ Weight training will help to tone and develop muscle. Sleep at least for 7-8 hours for a flat stomach. Our brain releases a hormone called Cortisol when we are in stressful situation; it encourages the body to store fat, especially the belly. To relax, ~ Do meditation ~ Listen to music ~ Talk your heart out with people you confide in For people who have a genetic tendency to store visceral fat, ~ Reduce the consumption of food that is high in sugar and saturated fat ~ Become more active and do targeted exercises ~ Since its in your heredity to store belly fat, it will require little more efforts to reduce it but it will definitely reduce with discipline.