When trying to shed belly fat, should you cut back on carbs or fat? In this video, Dr. Oz explains why reducing empty carbs can help you lose belly fat.
Hi, I'm Dr. Oz with a quick tip to help you lose that pesky muffin top. Which should you cut back on first if you wanted to trim your belly fat? Is it the carbs? Or the fat? Or you might think that fat goes straight to your middle. A research suggests that too many empty carbs is the first thing to pile on your belly.
In a study, overweight men and women went on [xx] a reduced fat or a reduced carbohydrate diet. When all was said and done, both groups lost weight but the group on the reduced carb diet lost 11% more hip belly fat compared with the group under low fat diet. Losing belly fat is always a good idea for your health.
Too much of that bistro fat, the kind that surrounds your organs, increases your risk for diabetes, for stroke, and for heart disease, but you can make a good start by cutting down on empty carbs like white rice, white bread and white pasta. For more ways to nourish your health, check out all of our smart health tips, right here.
If you're trying to lose weight, figuring out where to start with diet changes can be tough. Watch these tips to learn how to make healthy substitutions in recipes, pick portion sizes and choose foods that will help burn calories.
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