Over 30% of the Indian population including children are found to be suffering from potbelly (abdominal obesity).
The incidence of metabolic syndrome, characterized by abdominal obesity, high triglyceride, low good cholesterol, high blood pressure and high blood sugar is at an all-time high in the country and continues to rise.
The reason for this is the unhealthy lifestyle choices made by a majority of the population including consumption of a diet, which predominantly has high trans fat, sugar and cholesterol level.
Long hours spent working in closed spaces with minimal physical exercise and dependence on evils such as alcohol and cigarettes.
Some tips to keep obesity under check
• Skip carbohydrates once in a week
• Combine a sweet food with bitter food (for instance cook aloo methi over tamatar)
• Walk, walk and walk…
• Consume bitter green items in foods such as karela, methi, palak, bhindi, etc
• Do not eat trans fats (vanaspati)
• Do not consume more than 80 ml of soft drink in a day
• Do not consume sweets with more than 30% sugar
• Avoid maida, rice, and white sugar
