08 Mar 2008 12:27:47 | Rajesh Shetty.
Is there a connection between Fast food and obesity?
The answer to the above question is a big yes! Research
scientists say that
"fast foods increase the risk of obesity in regular consumers by
encouraging intentional overeating."
Fast food and obesity are closely linked. Studies have shown
that fast foods are very high in energy density (the amount of
calories different foods contain weight for weight) and these
high density foods can cause people to accidentally eat more
calories than they need.
A typical fast food meal has an energy density 150% more than an
average traditional meal. A fast food meal contains many more
calories than a similar-sized portion of a healthy 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 are no good to the body.
This combination of the foods is the most health harming and
causes obesity.
Ayurveda medical science says that refined sugar causes obesity,
acidity, dental cavities, osteoporosis, high cholesterol levels,
migraine, kidney deseases etc. and leads to metabolic disorders.
Fried fast foods cause acidity and indigestion. Refined flour is
made by removing the outer cover of the grain. This reduces the
nutritional value of the grains by removing fibre. Foods
deficient in fibre give rise to constipation and irregular bowel
habits.
Many diet and weight loss programs which advice fast foodS for
weight loss are greatly mistaken in their approach.You are
advised to always keep away from such fad diet plans.
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.
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