Can dietary limitations aid with weight loss?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 32-year-old woman getting married. I am keenly aware of the need to address my obesity for the sake of my health and well-being. Weighing 216 pounds and having recently been diagnosed as obese by my doctor, I am determined to take steps to overcome this condition. With my wedding fast approaching, I am eager to explore dietary approaches to help me shed excess weight and improve my overall health. Moreover, I am curious about nutritional science and how it can help my dietary choices. I oblige you to give me a clear explanation regarding the principles of nutritional science and its practical applications in detail. Please help.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

This kind of food choice is made now. It is full of preservatives and sugar or salt; consuming high carbs leads to high sugar levels in the blood, which leads to a faster deposition of fats in the body. So rather than skip two teaspoons of visible sugar in coffee, check for hidden sugar in your daily intake, and check for this alternative, too.

Things to avoid:

  1. Sodas and sweet drinks like aerated drinks and tetra-pack fruit juices are to be avoided in the diet because they are high in carbs, which increase blood sugar. Also, their high fructose content has been linked to insulin resistance and an increased risk of obesity, fatty liver disease, and other diseases.

  2. Refined carbs like white bread, pasta, and rice are low in fiber and high in glycemic index. This combination can result in high blood sugar levels instead of having chickpea pasta, whole wheat pasta, or multigrain pasta.

  3. Fruit-flavored yogurts are usually low in fat but high in sugar, so go for a high-protein one.

  4. Breakfast cereals like cornflakes, sugar-coated muesli, and sugar-coated wheat flakes.

  5. Use honey, maple syrup, jaggery, and brown sugar; at least they have high nutrition values.

  6. Packaged snacks are typically highly processed foods made from refined flour that can quickly raise your blood sugar levels, leading to weight gain.

  7. Fruits like banana, chikoo, mangoes, dates, and raisins are high in glycemic index as well as load, so they need to be avoided.

  8. Starchy vegetables need to be avoided, like potatoes, yam, colocasia, beetroot, squash, corn, and sweet potatoes.

  9. Eat less salt (use less salt in cooking, replace salt with other herbs and spices, cut out commercial soups and gravies that have a very high salt content, and use a salt substitute).

Also, I suggest some steps you can follow to boost healthy skin.

  1. Keep yourself hydrated throughout the day.

  2. Alcohol and caffeine can leave your skin looking tired and dry because they dehydrate you. Limiting your caffeine and alcohol consumption up until the wedding can help you achieve radiant skin.

  3. Add flaxseed oil or chia seed to your breakfast smoothie or cereal to boost your Omega-3 daily dosages.

  4. Get enough sleep as it allows the body to work like magic, and a full eight hours of sleep ensures the proper attention is given to cell replenishing, healing, and an overall healthy natural glow.

  5. Processed sugars and salts can cause inflammation and irritate your skin. Cutting these two items from your diet will not only help your waistline; it will also reduce the puffiness and tired look on your face.

  6. Include coconut water and green tea, along with vitamin C-rich fruits, to add an extra glow.

I hope this information will help you.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At July 8, 2024
Reviewed AtJuly 8, 2024

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