Since 1975, obesity has nearly tripled worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the majority of the world’s population lives in countries where overweight and obesity claim more lives than underweight (low weight for age).
A simple way to measure obesity is with the body mass index (BMI). It is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. For adults, a person with a BMI equal to or greater than 30 is considered obese, and a person with a BMI equal to or greater than 25 is considered overweight.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) ensures that obesity is one of the main risk factors for many chronic diseasesincluding diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and stroke, as well as various types of cancer. In addition, overweight children are at increased risk of continuing to be overweight into adulthood.
Likewise, PAHO states that The Americas has the highest prevalence of all WHO regions, with 62.5% of adults overweight or obese (64.1% of men and 60.9% of women). In addition, in the group of 5 to 19 years old, 33.6% of children and adolescents are affected by overweight or obesity.
Due to the above, measures have been taken to reduce the extra kilos and even some specialized food portals such as herding They have explained that there are some foods that, although it seems that they can be consumed more than others, can actually lead to overweight if they are not eaten in moderation.
1. Los ‘buffets’: Because in places that offer this type of food you can eat in large quantities, people usually serve portions with which they put their health at risk and lose weight as a goal.
2. The sauces: the ones you buy at the supermarket They usually have a lot of sugar or saturated fatsso it is better to prepare them at home.
3. Desserts with whipped cream: They are often the temptation of several people, but they are also great sources of sugar and fat. It is better to avoid them when you want to lose kilos.
4. Dairy’light’: to compensate for the lack of fat contained in full-fat dairy, the products light they usually use additives that, sometimes, tend to gain more weight to the people who consume them.
5. Salads with dressing: not all salads are good for weight loss and can even be less healthy than a cheeseburger. It is advised not to use industrial dressings or mayonnaise, as they contain saturated fats. It is best to eat them naturally, combining different textures between vegetables, fruits and proteins.
6. The breakfast bowls: these, normally, are made up of yogurt, fruits and cereals in a bowl, the problem can arise when the quantity of fruits is abused. Thus, It is recommended to measure the portions so as not to exceed the daily amount.
7. Soft drinks: “Multiple studies have shown that sugary and carbonated drinks wreak havoc on the bodyand they are the main responsible for diabetes and obesity in the world”, explains herding.
8. Fruit compotes: Although they are a good dessert or food supplement, it is better to prepare them at home to be sure of the amount of sugar that is eaten.
9. Fruit juices: if the goal is to lose weight quickly, it is better to eat the chopped fruit. Also, you have to stay away from industrial juices.
