World Obesity Day 2022: If obesity is not letting you lead a healthy life or stressing you about future illnesses, you must follow these diet tips.
World Obesity Day 2022: Being obese can literally kill you, confirm studies. People who suffer from extreme obesity may shorten their life expectancy up to 14 years. Besides, obesity invites all kinds of health troubles from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia to cancer. If your extra weight is not letting you lead a healthy life or stressing you about future illnesses, there are ways to manage it. Experts say people who intend to lose weight should begin with regular physical activity and a clean eating plan. So, if you are obsessed with junk food like chips, sweets and cookies, it’s time to restrict intake of these foods items and add some healthier options to your diet.
Here are some foods that you must include in your anti-obesity diet to shed kilos as suggested by Anjali Verma, Nutritionist Co-founder Ojo Life.
The power of protein
Eating higher calories from protein can help control weight because it keeps people fuller for longer and takes more energy to metabolize. Some good source of protein are meat, poultry, eggs while for vegetarians there is cottage cheese, tofu, unsweetened peanut butter and tempeh.
Say hello to healthy fats
The next trick would be to eat healthy fats such as olive oil, nuts, avocados and seeds. This might seem counterintuitive but good fat is different from the trans fat (a type of fat found in fried or processed foods) which is associated with weight gain. Keep in mind that healthy fat is still high in calories and so moderation is the key.