Researchers have defined belly fat as an active organ in your body that churns out hormones and inflammatory substances. Belly fat accumulates over time but can be lethal. Here are 12 ways to lose it and hey maybe you'll see a difference before summer hits. 

1. Morning Drink: Lemon Juice

Health experts and nutritionists tout that this is an excellent way to get rid of fat. Hot water with lemon slice in it and even a dash of salt, cleans out your adrenals, speeds up your metabolism and gives extra pounds. You'll see the extra pounds come right off.

2. No White Stuff Allowed

Whether you're a lover of white rice or bake with white flour, get rid of it. White foods products indicate they're heavily processed. There are many other tasty and healthy alternatives such as brown rice, quinoa, sprouted grains and other whole grains. 

3. Say Goodbye to Sugar

We know, we know, everyone says it but refined sugars are just plain bad and a feeding ground for belly fat. Sweetened drinks, desserts and foods rich in oil are products that highly contribute to belly fat.

4. Spice it Up

Increase the amount of spices you use in your cooking. Adding spices is a great way to add flavor without caloric additives like oil. Many spices help burn belly fat. Give ginger, black pepper and cinnamon a try. They're also packed with different health benefits beyond burning fat, but across the board they lower blood sugar levels and promote insulin resistance.

5. More Colors on the Plate

Your plate should be as colorful as a rainbow. By increasing the amounts of fruits and vegetables in your meals, belly fat will soon diminish. These foods boost metabolism and give the body essential nutrients for energy. Try having 5-7 colors.

6. Hello Vinegar

According to one Japanese study, having one or two tablespoons of vinegar on a daily basis for about two months significantly reduces belly fat and fat in general. Some people enjoy Apple Cider Vinegar, but in this case any will do.

7. Drink Green Tea

Every tea is rich in antioxidants but this is especially true for green tea. Having at least 3 cups of tea per day will fight off the free radicals which contribute to belly fat accumulation.

8. Oatmeal Lovers Rejoice

Eating oatmeal in the morning provides fiber to the body to lower the level of cholesterol and improves the work of the healthy bacteria in the stomach. The combination of fruit and oatmeal strengthens this process, especially in the early hours of the day.

9. More Fiber, Weigh Less

Some scientists deem fiber as the secret to weight loss. If you increase the intake of soluble fiber, more belly fat will be burned. Adding two small apples of a small amount of beans to your diet is enough to get the job done.

10. Green Fruit to Red Fruit

By replacing green fruit with red fruit, such as eating red grapes instead of green ones, or watermelon instead of melon, you will increase the amount of flavinoids. These nutrients slow down the work of fat storage genes.

11. More Peanut Butter

Peanuts are packed with what we call monounsaturated fat that doesn't affect fat around the belly. What they do is boost metabolism. In addition, they contain Genistein, a compound that reduces the ability of the body to store fat.

12. Say Yes to Raw Garlic

If you chew about three regular sized pieces of garlic in the morning, combined with a glass of hot lemon water, will boost your weight loss efforts by improving the blood flow in every part of the body.