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The health, economic and social costs of
being overweight and obese are high to both the healthcare system and
to the individuals.
In general, individuals who are
overweight and obese are highly susceptible to the risk of a range of
diseases such as cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, hypertension,
stroke, gout, gall stones,
colorectal cancer and breast cancer.
Those with a BMI (body mass index) of 25
or higher are considered overweight while those with BMI of 30 or
higher are considered obese.
In order to stop overweight and to curb
obesity, it is a must to change one's lifestyle as well as to modify
one's eating habits.
Lifestyle
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Physical exercise and activity which
include sporting activities help to build muscle mass and increase
physical metabolism in turn helps to burn calories;
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Unfortunately 25% of the population
exercise regularly;
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Taking supper is an unhealthy habit
which has to be halted as this habit depress the secretion of growth
hormones during sleep, which leads to increased fat storage;
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Consumption of packaged fruit juices,
cereal or bread/jam based breakfast also depresses metabolism for
several hours;
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Chronic stress also promotes weight
gain.
Unhealthy Food Cravings
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Obese have a higher addiction to
processed carbohydrates and sugar;
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Obese feel compelled to eat more high
energy foods like sweets to feel satisfied to compensate for their low
dopamine state;
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Anxiety and depression can promote food
cravings;
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Avoid food that contain artificial
sweeteners and preservatives;
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Drinking powdered cocoa may be more
healthy due to its rich antioxidants than eating chocolates.
Dietary Habits
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Avoid consuming excessive amounts of
processed carbohydrates and sugar as it causes hormonal imbalances, fat
gain, fungal infection, skin disorders and mood disorders. It also
slows metabolism, which lead to further fat storage;
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Consume more of wheat germ, wheat bran,
peanut, pumpkin seeds, almond, pecan nuts, cashew nuts, parsley, and
egg white. Sufficient complex carbohydrates from vegetables and whole
grains slows the release of sugar into the blood stream and normalize
insulin levels;
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Starting a meal with protein-rich food
causes the release of leptin, which is an appetite-suppressing hormone.
Beverage
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Green tea catechins (polyphenols) raise
metabolism and antioxidant defense without causing palpitation and
hypertension and is very effective in achieving fat loss. Exercising
together with consuming catechins will help to lose even more fats;
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Virgin coconut oil raises metabolic rate
to burn more calories. It contains unique medium-chain saturated fatty
acids, which are also found in human breast milk.
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