Belly fat, the kind that creeps behind stomach muscles around 40 and won’t go away, is dangerous. It’s also impossible to burn at the gym, Dr. Mehmet Oz told USA TODAY.

Unfortunately, the solution to burning stubborn belly fat isn’t as straightforward as it is for sculpted arms or toned calves. It will take a lot more—physically and mentally—than bodyweight exercises ...

They fill up your belly and cause bloating. Click here to wean yourself off soda with Dr. Oz’s 28-Day National Soda Challenge. A version of this story originally appeared on iVillage.

I’m a middle-aged guy whose belly hangs over his belt. I desperately want to get rid of it. How did this happen and what can I do?

Dr. Oz: Diabetes Fight Starts with Belly Fat April 28, 2010 / 11:02 AM EDT / CBS Almost everyone knows someone who has diabetes.

Roughly half of hospitalized young patients are obese because of inflammation, which starts in belly fat. This is why the tape measure is the best tool in determining if we are inflamed.

The solution for shedding belly fat? A plant-based diet free of red and processed meats and sugar-added foods -- and at least 300 minutes of physical activity, like walking, weekly.

Dr. Oz’s website claims that “the acetic acid contained in the vinegar may switch on genes your body needs to pump out fat-burning proteins.” But this claim is actually completely false.