Belly fat is unwanted bulge around your midriff which is usually a result of eating the wrong foods, not getting enough exercise, sleeping late and being desk-bound.

Known as abdominal or central obesity, these visceral fat deposits are one of the major factors that can contribute to cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and other metabolic related diseases.   

Besides being a health risk, belly fat looks ugly, hanging loosely around the waist, which can affect your confidence. If you have tried everything, but are still unable to shed those extra pounds around your waist, don’t give up just yet. We’ve listed 5 simple habits that will help you burn that belly fat in a hurry.

Wake up Early:

Waking up early is a result of sleeping early, which sounds simple enough, but getting into that pattern needs a bit of work. In order to sleep early, one needs to eat early as well. According to studies, less sleep increases the levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, which forces you to eat more thus making you obese. Researchers believe that there is a strong link between sleep deprivation and accumulation of unhealthy fat around the waist. 

Eat Nuts:

We all know that saturated fats are bad for cardiovascular health and studies reveal that foods rich in these fats can trigger certain genes that can contribute to storing fats around the belly. Go for foods with polyunsaturated fats like flax seeds, walnuts, soya bean, sunflower. These foods are rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 and can help in activating those genes that can reduce fat besides increasing insulin metabolism.

Make Beans Your Best Friend:

Believe it or not, beans are your best friends if you want to lose those extra kilos around your waist. As per the report published by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, every 10 grams of increase in soluble fibre per day has decreased visceral fat by 3.7 per cent over a period of 5 years. Include half a cup of soaked and cooked beans in your daily diet to lessen those fat deposits.

Choose The Right Exercise:

If you thought rigorous exercises help you lose weight, you are wrong. Not all workouts contribute to weight loss and if not done properly, can cause various health issues. In fact, low intensity exercises increase your heart rate which in turn will burn more calories. Go for moderate walking, swimming for 10 minutes daily. Pilates also works wonders as it involves small movements, provides core strength to all muscles and tone the tummy.

Food That Help The Liver Burn Fat:

Drinking green tea on empty stomach helps you in getting a flat tummy. The catechins in green tea are known for blasting adipose tissue by triggering metabolism, shun out fat from fat cells and improve the fat burning abilities of the liver. Other foods known for reducing belly fat are fresh pepper, turmeric and whole grains.