Belly Fat And Your Heart

This question was ask of Dr. Gupta on CNN, is belly fat the worst type to have? The research that has been done in this area has proven that belly fat is the most dangerous type of fat. The fact is that belly fat is more biologically active, and causes build-up of calcium in the arteries.

You may be in a normal BMI range, but if you carry belly fat you are at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. On average the risk factor is 17% for men and 13% for women regardless of their BMI.

We all know what our weight is and what it should be, but it seems as though we are always planning to go on a diet tomorrow. Keeping your weight down is important, but we should also keep track of our waist-to-hip ratio. By measuring the circumference around your belly button and your hips you find the waist-to-hip ratio. Your waist should be smaller than your hips and thighs.

Belly fat is the easiest fat to lose. Just by changing your daily eating habits and what you drink along with 30 minutes of daily exercise you can eliminate belly fat.

You will find more information on the site listed Belly Fat.