Most people are aware of this and are taking baby steps towards staying away from junk for good. If you are looking to lose weight, you will have to limit or stop binging on junk food as it only adds up to the calories, saturated fat and sodium with zero nutritional value.
A lot has been said about the adverse effects of junk food; with consumption on the rise and junk food becoming a convenient food choice across the globe, there are many reasons why cutting back on those calorie-laden foods is a good idea. Sure, it's a quick, and sometimes cheap, way to quell your hunger pangs, but the joy of regularly indulging in junk foods comes at the cost of your health. The good news is, most people are aware of this and are taking baby steps towards staying away from junk for good. If you are looking to lose weight, you will have to limit or stop binging on junk food as it only adds up to the calories, saturated fat and sodium with zero nutritional value. It is understood that giving up on junk food wouldn't be easy, considering it is a tempting food choice. So, you should follow a gradual process of quitting junk food rather than doing it abruptly.
According to Dr. Sunali Sharma, Dietitian & Nutritionist, Amandeep Hospital, abruptly quitting junk food might initially have some negative impacts like irritability and headaches and you might even feel a dip in your energy levels as all the energy is pushed towards removing the toxins from your body. In spite of all these negative impacts, there would be a big positive change and that would be a considerable dip in your body weight. This dip in body weight reverses the risk of any coronary disease, reduced cholesterol, and restoration of blood sugar levels bringing the risk of type 2 diabetes down.
When you tend to quit junk foods gradually, here's what happens to your body, as suggested by Dietitian and Nutritionist, Nmami Agarwal-
1. Weight loss
Eliminating junk food can significantly reduce the total number of calories we consume in a day, which leads to weight loss. Quitting junk food like potato chips and cheesy foods is a simple way of reducing calorie intake.
2. Good nutrition intake
By eliminating junk food, there is more room for nutrient-dense food. Replacing junk with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein will supply essential nutrients such as fiber, protein, calcium, vitamin, etc.
3. Reduced health risks
Diet high in saturated and Trans fats from food like French fries, cheese burger, or processed food can increase the risk of heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes. Too much sodium increases the risk of kidney disease and high blood pressure. Cutting on such food items from the diet, reduces the risk of chronic health conditions.
4. Clear and glowing skin
What we eat shows on our skin. Rightly said! The key to good skin, hair lies in the food choices we make. From the day you cut back on eating junk, you ill find you skin look and feel much better.
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