Visceral fat is a challenge for many who wish to lose weight, especially as it tends to accumulate around the abdomen. While it may not be visible at first, it can become apparent over time if one's weight exceeds the healthy range for their age group, potentially leading to serious health issues later in life. Some diets have provided easy and quick ways to lose such fat compared to others, focusing on a higher protein intake, according to the British website "Express."
**Higher Protein Intake**
Previous studies have shown that consuming larger amounts of protein can reduce food cravings by 60%. Additionally, protein consumption has been proven to boost metabolic rate by 80-100 calories per day. One research published in the journal Obesity aimed to identify the effects of dietary protein on perceived appetite during weight loss.
**Appetite Reduction**
The study found that increasing protein intake to constitute 25% of total caloric intake could decrease cravings by 60%. The results also indicated that this could cut nighttime snacking in half. It was determined that protein intake is directly associated with a reduction in waist circumference. In a related context, research published in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism noted that individuals who consume more protein have less abdominal fat.
Conversely, separate research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlighted the prolonged effects of protein consumption. The authors of a 2006 paper demonstrated that protein intake was linked to a significant decrease in the likelihood of gaining belly fat among women over five years. They associated fruits and vegetables with reduced fat storage. The medical site "Medicine Net" corroborated these findings, indicating that a diet rich in plant-based proteins can help eliminate belly fat quickly.
It is noteworthy that visceral fat is defined as the fat that surrounds internal organs within the abdominal cavity, such as the stomach, liver, and intestines, and can cause numerous medical problems, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and several types of cancer.
