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Even home-made foods can be unhealthy: ICMR
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Overview
Home-cooked meals, often considered healthier, can still be unhealthy if they contain too much fat, sugar, or salt. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), even homemade foods can become unhealthy when prepared with high amounts of these ingredients. High-fat foods are energy-dense, meaning they have high calories but lack essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Regular consumption of such foods can lead to overweight and obesity, depriving the body of necessary nutrients.
High sugar content in foods, including store-bought items like juices and cereals, can contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes, oral defects, and abnormal blood sugar levels. Excessive sugar intake is a major factor in significant weight gain and related health issues. Indian food is also known for its high salt usage, which can increase sodium intake. Long-term consumption of a high-salt diet can raise blood pressure, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure, especially in individuals with hypertension.
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Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751