The dangers of belly fat on health. And 3 golden tips to get rid of them

Belly fat poses a serious health risk, as this fat, known as "visceral fat", increases the risk of serious diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers, according to the German Federal Center for Health Education.

The center's experts said that belly fat also leads to a decrease in immunity, which in turn raises the risk of infectious diseases, in addition to raising the risk of psychological problems such as depression, fear and anxiety.

To avoid these serious health problems, doctors offer three important tips to get rid of belly fat:

- Adopt a healthy lifestyle based on healthy nutrition, which should be based on whole grain products, dietary fiber (vegetables and fruits), dairy products and low-fat meats.

- Exercise to stimulate the metabolism, and it is better to combine muscle-strengthening exercises with endurance sports such as walking, jogging, cycling and swimming, in addition to simple motor activities during daily life such as climbing stairs instead of taking the elevator.

- It is important to cope with psychological stress by practicing relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation to prevent falling easy prey to what is known as "emotional eating", that is, eating sweets such as chocolate in order to get rid of psychological stress.