Obesity prone foods: What You Should Know

OBESITY PRONE FOODS

 

Obesity is a medical condition that is associated with excessive accumulation of body fat to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health. People are generally considered obese when their body mass index (BMI), a measurement obtained by dividing a person's weight by the square of the person's height, is over 30 kg/m², with the range 25–30 kg/m² defined as overweight. Obesity is one of the major causes of type 2 diabetics. And it's very common in most developed nation where food is in abundant. Diabetics arises when the amount of calories we take is lower then the amount we were able to born-down. Any food can cause weight gain if you eat too much of it. But certain foods are more energy dense. People who consume diets that are more energy dense are more likely to be obese than those who consume diets lower in energy density. 

Foods That Make You Fat   

The food we eat and how we it them contributes a lot to our body weight. Too much consumption of dense and junk foods with little or no exercise will definitely lead to obesity. Here is a list of foods that can lead to obesity so that we can precaution might be taken when consuming such foods;

Fatty Meat

Beef and pork might be tasty but too much of them makes you obese. The fat from the meats is too heavy and harmful for the heart if consumed in abundance.

 

Fried foods in general

Fried foods will not just make you fat, it will also elevate your cholesterol level and might even cause a heart attack at an early age. Fried food prepared at home is okay for occasional treats but ones from restaurants and drive-bys are much riskier. That means anything fried - from breaded meat to vegetables.

Prepared fruit juices

Fruit juices prepared at home are the best. Even the ones that claim to be 100% natural on the shelves are stuffed with preservatives and excess sugar to last longer. Added colors and harmful chemicals further add to the health threats.

 

Butter

Butter makes your skin prone to getting oily, which in turn makes it more likely you will get acne on your face. it can also when consumed in large quantities results in increased cholesterol levels.

Soy

Marketing soy as a health food is one of the biggest scams of our modern diet! In fact, there are so many issues with soy, it’s hard to pick and choose which ones to highlight.  

Eggs

Some people have a genuine sensitivity to eggs and should avoid them completely. As I explain in The Virgin Diet, signs of an egg sensitivity can occur up to 72 hours after you eat and may include headache, fatigue, joint pain, cramps and bloating, weight gain, or cravings.
 

Health effects of obesity

people with Body Mass Index(BMI) 25–30 kg/m² are referred to as obese. 
BMI is a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of his height in meters (kg/m2). people with BMI of this range or greater are exposed to many complicated health conditions such as;

• type 2 diabetes

• heart disease

• high blood pressure

• certain cancers (breast, colon, and endometrial)

• stroke

• gallbladder disease

• fatty liver disease

• high cholesterol

• sleep apnea and other breathing problems

• arthritis

• infertility

Controlling obesity

One of the effective ways to control obesity is by having better food choices and developing a healthy feeding lifestyle. Your doctor will work with you on making lifestyle changes. Daily routine exercises can also go along way in checking obesity. It will help build up your strength, endurance, and metabolism. Counseling or support groups may also identify unhealthy triggers and help you cope with any anxiety, depression, or emotional eating issues.