Belly fat typically comes in two different varieties – subcutaneous and visceral. Subcutaneous fat is the fat under your skin. This fat is distributed all over your body, and isn’t normally dangerous unless excessive quantities are present. Visceral fat surrounds the organs within the abdominal cavity. This fat in normal amounts cushions the organs and serves a protective role. High amounts of this fat have been linked to high cholesterol, high insulin, high triglycerides, high blood pressure and other problems. High amounts of belly fat are not only aesthetically bad, but especially unhealthy as well. Continue reading →