Ditching one ingredient is 'key to losing belly fat' says ITV doctor

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Targeting belly fat is possible through cutting out sugar, claims Michael Mosley, inventor of the 5:2 diet. In an appearance on This Morning on ITV, the diet guru claimed belly fat is the 'most important fat to target'.

Mosley regularly appears on the programme and, in his latest appearance, advised dieters to cut down on sugar if they want to 'make serious impact on belly fat', Manchester Evening News reported.

The former doctor is the creator of the 5:2 diet where dieters consume food 'normally' for five days and fast for two. "It is possible to reduce it," he said."Even the slimmest of people can suffer with belly fat," Mosley continued."And often, the abdomen is one of the most dangerous places to store fat."Mosley went on to explain that "fat cells deep in your abdomen – also known as 'visceral fat' – are reluctant to let go of their energy-stash".He said: "To find the extra energy needed to fuel a small energy deficit, or a standard gym session, your body will look to other reserves first, like your glutes."Fortunately, recent breakthroughs in medical and sports science have shown that it is possible to throw this gradient into reverse."You can lose belly fat, and you can lose it fast."Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday afternoons.Signing up is simple, easy and free.You can pop your email address into the sign up box above, hit Subscribe and we'll do the rest.Alternatively, you can sign up and check out the rest of our newsletters here.According to Mosley, cutting