Healthshots

By Arushi Bidhuri

Published Jul 08, 2023

How To Prevent Obesity?

Believe it or not, obesity is an epidemic! But ways to prevent it are not so difficult. So. let's dive straight into the 9 tips that can help you prevent obesity.

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Eat A Healthy Diet

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Focus on eating a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, proteins, whole grains and healthy fats.

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Avoid Certain Foods

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While eating healthy is vital to preventing obesity, you must avoid eating processed foods, sugary beverages, and high-fat snacks.

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Exercise Regularly

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Around 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity every week is recommended to build muscle and keep weight in check.

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Don't Sit For Too Long

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Even if you have a desk job, make sure to incorporate some kind of movement throughout the day. Find a way to reduce the amount of time you spend sitting!

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Stay Hydrated

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Half of the problems happen because people don't drink enough water! Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day to avoid problems like obesity.

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Sleep Is Important!

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Lack of sleep disrupts hormonal balance, which increases weight gain. So, get adequate sleep to avoid it - simple!

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Mindful Eating

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With so many distractions around, we hardly notice what we are eating. Pay attention to your food choices, eat slowly and savour each bite - basically practice mindful eating.

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