How indulging in fast food can be damaging your liver

 

01/7      Eating fast food may poorly affect your wellbeing​

We can all probably agree that occasionally, our taste receptors yearn for something hot and savory. This makes us feel better about indulging in a large pizza or burger. On the other hand, consuming fast food more frequently could have a negative effect on your health. Overindulgence in high-calorie or processed foods leads to obesity and insulin resistance, which can further develop into metabolic syndrome disease.

02/7    What is metabolic syndrome disease?​

In line with Kalpana Gupta, Clinical Nutritionist at Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital in Saket, "Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions that raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Symptoms that a person may experience include insulin resistance, lower levels of HDL, a good cholesterol, higher blood pressure, higher blood triglycerides, and higher body weight or body mass index (more than 30 kg/m2). Being obese will also cause bloating, fatigue, and gastritis."

03/7    ​​Ill effect of fast food on your liver​

Fast food consumption has been connected in a number of ways to liver damage. The liver is a vital organ for many metabolic processes, including the metabolism of nutrients and the elimination of harmful substances. Fast food is often heavy in trans and saturated fats, which can lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and excessive liver obesity. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and cirrhosis are two more severe liver conditions that can develop from NAFLD as it gets worse. Consuming large amounts of fast food, which is high in refined sugars and carbohydrates, may lead to insulin resistance and hepatic inflammation. Fast food with high salt content has the potential to change liver blood flow and induce inflammation.

04/7     Ways to choose a healthier lifestyle and diet​

Follow small and frequent meal pattern

Eat five or six times a day. This will prevent someone from indulging in unhealthy snacks. This will satisfy your hunger and support healthy weight maintenance.

Include colors in your plate

Consume a diet rich in seasonal fruits and vegetables. Vegetables and fruits are higher in fiber, vitamins, and minerals and have fewer calories. As a filler, use fruits. Beetroot roti, mooli roti, gobhi paratha (cooked in less oil), vegetable raita, vegetable smoothie, spinach dal, and salads are some ways to increase the amount of veggies in your diet.

05/7     ​​Don’t get confused between thirst and hunger​

In addition to aiding in digestion and eliminating toxins from the body, water also helps to stifle hunger. People frequently mix up being hungry and thirsty. Instead of drinking a glass of water, people overindulge in calories because they believe they are hungry.

06/7       Choose your fluid wisely​

Additionally, selecting the appropriate type of fluid is crucial. Aerated liquids such as fresh lemon water, coconut water, freshly prepared soups, basic buttermilk, almond milk, and soy milk are a good substitute for colas and sugary fruit juices.

07/7      Add 30 minutes of physical activity to your routine​

Engage in at least 30 minutes of exercise each day to help control blood sugar, maintain a healthy weight, and raise good cholesterol.