Obesity And How To Combat It

8 July, 2009 No Comment

Excessive fat stored in the body causes obesity, a physical condition that can lead to serious health problems if not corrected. In order to be classified as obese, your weight must be more than 20% over what is considered normal for your height. Standard or normal weights are calculated using a person’s age, height, and body mass index (BMI). Obesity itself is determined by body mass index (BMI), waist size, and combined measurements.

Fat tissue plays an important role in our lives, by serving as an energy reserve for the body. But too much of it can result in fitness problems and obesity. Obese people run the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular (heart) disease, and high blood pressure.

Risk factors for obesity
• Sleep apnea
• Heartburn, indigestion, or constipation
• High blood pressure
• Type 2 diabetes
• Cancer
• Stroke
• Elevated cholesterol
• Mental problems
• Breathing (respiratory) problems

Causes of obesity
• Overeating
• Genetics
• Heredity
• Metabolic disorders
• Certain medications

Symptoms
Excess body fat and expanding waist are the most common symptoms of Obesity.

Home remedies and Tips
Mix one teaspoon of honey with lime juice and stir into lukewarm water. Fast on this mixture for several hours. Soak jujube leaves in water overnight. Drink the water the next morning on an empty stomach. Repeat this process for four weeks. Eat one or two tomatoes for breakfast for eight weeks. This reduces weight and provides nutrition.

Eat cabbage salad to help keep carbohydrates and sugars from turning into fat. Increase the levels of fruit and vegetable intake. Increase your consumption of low calorie foods. Eat raw or cooked cabbage leaves. Substitute vegetable oil for butter or margarine. Avoid eating sweets.

Limit the consumption of dairy products. Steam, boil, or microwave your vegetables. Drink skim milk instead of whole milk. Reduce your salt intake. Don’t skip meals. Consider eating four or five smaller meals throughout the day instead of three large meals. Drink plenty of water (8 to 10 glasses each day). Chew your food thoroughly. Exercise for at least thirty minutes each day.