Trying to lose visceral fat?
Dietitians reveal some of the worst drinks to sip on for supporting your goals.
Visceral fatis the pop in of fat that surrounds your internal organs in your abdomen.
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It can be particularly worrisome because it’s housed in places where fat shouldnt be stored in excess.
Thankfully, visceral fat levels can be managed.
Instead of reaching for a can or bottle of regular soda, consider healthier soda alternatives.
Marie Spano, sports nutritionist for the Atlanta Hawks, recommends limiting sweetened coffee beverages for this reason.
Instead, Spano recommends asking for nonfat milk or half of the typical amount of syrup used.
One drink is defined as 1.5 ounces of liquor, 12 ounces of beer or 5 ounces of wine.
Taub-Dix points out that alcoholic cocktails are often made with ingredients like mixers, syrups and juice drinks.
Unfortunately, this high-fat, high-added-sugar and high-calorie combination isnt going to positively influence visceral fat storage.
Research has found that long-term consumption of high-added-sugar beverages is associated with higher levels of visceral fat.
Instead, Spano suggests whipping up a healthier ice cream shake at home.
Peanut butter lovers can try ourReeses Peanut Butter Cup-Inspired Smoothie.
Or try ourGolden-Milk Shake, which packs anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric and cinnamon.
Chocolate lovers may enjoy ourChocolate Avocado Shakewhich has a luscious creamy texture.
Or try one of our fruit-forward recipes like ourStrawberry-Mango Nice Cream.
Often, we may overlook the impact of beverages.
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