The Curse of Obesity
How do your view an obese person? With sympathy? With derision?
I bet it is the latter in most cases since, they represent our
own inability to keep our weights under control. In their
reflections we see ourselves, what we could become in the future
if we continue on the path we are on, unable to control our own
weights.
However, we fail to change our food habits. We have become far
too dependent on fast foods as, they are convenient, attractive
and satiate our senses. We do not consider their inherent
harmfulness.
Is there a connection between Fast food and obesity? The answer
is a resounding yes. Fast food and obesity are closely linked.
Studies have shown that fast foods are very high in energy
density and these high density foods contain more calories than
our normal foods and, the quantity of these foods result in
making us fat and onward lead us to obesity. A typical fast food
meal has an energy density 150% more than an average traditional
meal. Many Supermarket ready-meals and convenience foods are
also very energy dense. To stem the tide of obesity, it's
important that we don't just swap one unhealthy meal for
another. Fast foods also contain high amount of sodium(salt),
oil, refined sugar and refined flour which together with the
high calorific value cause immense harm.
The ancient Indian medical science of Ayurveda sets out that
refined sugar causes obesity, acidity, dental cavities,
osteoporosis, high cholesterol levels, migraine, kidney diseases
etc. and leads to metabolic disorders. Fried fast foods cause
acidity and indigestion. Foods deficient in fibre give rise to
constipation and irregular bowel habits.
Health and weight loss can be easily achieved by following a
healthy weight loss program which recommends lots of health
foods like fresh fruits, vegetables etc. in your daily diet. A
friendly word of warning here. Many so called diet fads cause
more harm than good. It is advisable to keep away from them in
one's own interest.
As the saying goes, A healthy body is a temple that houses a
healthy mind and, a healthy body is one that attracts rather
than repels. Obesity, any one?
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