Belly fat or visceral fat increases the risk of future impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes. Studying African and Hispanic Americans researchers found that for every 10 grams of soluble fiber eaten daily, there was a decrease in visceral fat of 3.7% per five years while moderate exercise reduced the rate of visceral fat accumulation by 7.4% and subcutaneous fat by 3.6%.
PositiveTip: Increase your soluble fiber intakes by eating more fruits, vegetables, and legumes–and when you exercise wear a pedometer and aim for 10,000 per day.