Weight loss is the loss of
body mass as a result of continuous efforts to stay fit & improve health.
Weight loss in persons who are overweight or obese can reduce health risks and
increase fitness.
Best way for weight loss
is “calories you eat should be less than the calories you burn through physical
activity.”
Cut down your food consumption and increase physical activity can lead to weight
loss.
Calorie content of some Indian foods :
Chicken Korma Curry: Gives
800-880 calories of energy
Rice Pulav: Serving of Rice pulav provides you around 450
calories
Bajjis: 2
to 3 pieces of bajjis deep fried in oils gives you around 200 – 250 calories
depending on their size.
Halwa: Consuming
a piece of Halwa sweet contains around 560 calories
Jalebi: Eating
of one piece gives you around 460 calories
Tandoori Chicken: 3
to 4 pieces of tandoori chicken contains around 300 to 350 calories
Pav Bhaji: 2
pieces of pav bhaji contains around 600 calories
Butter Chicken: A
serving contains around 490 calories
Chole Bhature: Single
serve provides you around 450 calories
Chicken Curry: It
contains around 570 calories per serve
Paneer Bhurji: 1
Medium bowl of paneer bhurji contains around 400 calories
Samosa: Contains
around 130 calories if it is vegetarian
Contains
around 180 calories if it is non-vegetarian
These
are some popular Indian dishes that are high in calories. So, it is recommended
to limit the intake of these foods if you want to lose your weight.
Starvation may result in fast weight loss,
but such quick weight reduction is not safe. If food intake is higly restricted
(below 1200 calories per day) body may adapt to this state of poor calorie
intake by reducing its metabolic rate, at this stage it is more difficult to
lose weight.
Fitness experts says that “weight loss of 1
to 1½ pounds per week is healthy.” Modifying eating habits along with regular
exercise is the best way to lose weight.
Why is
weight loss important?
Heavy weight, body fat, and obesity may increase the risk of
health conditions such as
- · Heart
disease
- · High
blood pressure
- · Stroke
- · Diabetes
- · Osteoarthritis
- · Some
types of cancers
- · Sleep
apnea
- · Elevated
blood cholesterol levels
For more details visit:
