It’s no secret that belly fat is tied to both the risk for heart disease and diabetes. New research has found that the more belly fat/visceral fat in the body during your middle years the greater the risk for dementia later in life. It seems that belly fat because of its close location to major organs releases potentially toxic substances and sets up a series of inflammatory activities in your body which result in negative changes such as plaque buildup.

Weight loss is not about deprivation but about making the decision each day to eat a little less, say 20 percent less than what you eat right now, and move a little more. Walk the dog, wash the car, mow the yard, it all counts and burns calories. Caring for your health and weight doesn’t have to be hard, just consistent and part of your life. Give it a try….and that belly bulge will begin to shrink.