Get rid of five food habits for a healthier ‘you’

Expert says that sugary foods and red meat lead to cholesterol.

NEW DEHLI: Obesity is becoming a huge problem for both the young and old thanks to our growing fast food culture. Expert says that if you want to get rid of those extra pounds of fat, it important that you say no to unhealthy foods items such as red meat, fast food, etc

Minimally invasive and obesity surgeon Ashish Krishna shares a list of foods that you need to cut down in order to get into a desirable and healthy shape:

Fast food:

Burgers, pizzas, carbonated beverages, noodles and many more are junk food that are low in nutritional value and high in sodium, sugar and preservatives. They disturb your body’s metabolism, digestion and liver and heart functions.

Sugary food:

Young people, especially children, have a weakness for sugary soft drinks, chocolates, ice cream and other items that have absolute high calorie content. They contribute drastically in embracing diabetes and blocking arteries.

Red meat:

If you can’t live without non-vegetarian food and it is hard for you to resist meat, then shift from red meat to white in order to control cholesterol level and avoid suffering from a heart disease.

Refined grains:

Our body requires a substantial amount of fibre which one can derive from grains’ covering or husk. Consuming refined grains especially white rice and wheat flour increases obesity and health problems.

Oil and ghee:

Harmful effects of unsaturated fats are obvious for those who are already overweight or one who gives little or no time for physical activities due to busy work schedule and other problems. Substitute normal cooking oil with olive oil.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 28^th, 2013.

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