Current health studies show that our population is growing bigger and
getting fatter each year. More than 50% is overweight! Obesity has now
reached pandemic proportions and has become a serious problem to our
personal health, making it a burden on our health system.
There are many health problems and diseases associated with being
overweight and obese, for example: skeletal problems, heart disease,
diabetes, cancer and sleep apnea to name a few. Studies have also shown
that a relationship exists between excessive bodyweight and increased
mortality. Increasing one's body weight by 10kg will directly affect
their lifespan by decreasing their living years. Obesity is a serious
problem, however it can be fought and its effects reversed.
There are a variety of ways of combating obesity and preventing /
reversing the health complications that arise from it. Obesity
prevention can occur through a number of factors including 1.Dieting
2.Lowering Fat and Cholesterol. 3.Exercise.
1.Diet
Dieting can be extremely difficult, as a matter of fact, in the long
term, more diets fail than succeed. So what is the secret to a
sustainable and successful diet plan? The answer is lifestyle change.
Change the way you eat and change the way you live. If you are
seriously thinking of dieting, then think about the foods you eat on a
daily basis and substitute them with healthier alternatives. Substitute
the fast foods you would normally eat with fresh meats, cereals, fruits
and vegetables. Keep score of your daily calorie intake and remember to
exercise for at least 30 minutes per day.
2. Lowering Fat and Cholesterol
Inactivity, poor diet and lack of exercise lead to an increase in body
fat and a rise in cholesterol. Cholesterol is a type of fat that is
essential to the human body, however an excessive buildup of
cholesterol in the blood and arteries can lead to serious health
complications. Cholesterol is a major contributing factor in the cause
of coronary artery disease which can lead to heart attacks. There
primary cure for lowering the cholesterol levels is through dieting and
reducing the amount of fat in your diet. A change of lifestyle and
eating habits is also needed to have an overall impact in reducing and
sustaining cholesterol. Below is a list of high cholesterol producing
foods that should be avoided:
