India, Nov. 4 -- If your waistline has been expanding despite dieting or workouts, visceral fat might be the real culprit. Unlike regular belly fat, it hides deep within your abdomen and has a silent impact on your heart health. Dr Pradip Jamnadas, Interventional Cardiologist based in Orlando with over 31 years of experience, shares in a podcast with Steven Bartlett the quickest and most sustainable way to burn visceral belly fat. (Also read: Nutritionist shares 'magic drink' recipe to melt belly fat faster and boost metabolism naturally )

"If a patient is just simply looking to reduce visceral fat, then I start with a 12-12 fast," says Dr Jamnadas. "That means 12 hours you don't eat anything, you just drink liquids with no calories in t...