Reasons for unintentional weight gain

Amid the lockdown, people are gaining weight due to overeating and stress. This article tells us how to avoid unnecessary weight gain and what food we should avoid eating to stop gaining weight.

Hyderabad: For many, lockdown has resulted in stress and boredom, these are some of the reasons to overeat or binge eat.

Unknowingly this leads to unprecedented weight gain and to top it emotional eating too adds to it. But, there are certain foods that are more harmful for health than others. Here’s a list of foods, which you should consider avoiding and binge eating on them.

Sugary Soda: Sodas with added sugar are nothing but just empty calories; they don’t provide any essential nutrients to the body and are also highly addictive. Studies have shown that people consuming sugary soda are likely to gain more weight than people who don’t. Also, it’s consumption is related to many diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, etc.

Pizzas: The pizzas you enjoy at pizza bars are not healthy. They are loaded with unhealthy calories. Some of the most popular varieties are made up of refined flour, loaded with cheese and processed meat. High intake of this meat is linked with obesity, and risk of heart diseases and some cancers. Therefore, opt for pizzas with healthier ingredients like whole grain dough and vegetables or make them at home.

Doughnuts: Doughnuts contain high amounts of calories, sugar and refined flour. They are also deep fried and have added fats in the form of toppings of chocolate sauce and other sweet ingredients. So, even if you choose to eat them, try consuming smaller portions to satisfy your cravings.

French Fries: who doesn’t love french fries? Be it in the form of a whole snack with cheesy toppings or as a side dish with burgers or sandwiches. But, these contain added fats and high amounts of salt. Also, some people accompany it with ketchups which have high amounts of added sugar, making it unhealthier for a person.

Fruit Juices: Fruit juices are less nutritional and more loaded with sugar, linking to high risk of obesity. Therefore, eating fruits is a better option than fruit juices. Otherwise, intake of unprocessed and unsweetened juices in a proper amount is more recommendable.

Sweetened Coffee: If it is not tea, it’s coffee. Coffee can be a healthy drink but if it contains added sugar, it can be very unhealthy and might contribute to weight gain. Therefore, loading your coffee with too much sugar will be hazardous for health.

Therefore, next time you binge eat on something, remember the harmful calories you might be taking in, which may also be very unhealthy and linked to various diseases.

A pack full of chips, milk chocolates and other processed foods can lead to obesity. Hence, to avoid unnecessary weight gain, think before consuming these ‘feel good’ foods that instantly lighten up the mood. Instead, try some healthier and home cooked options for a healthier and fitter body.