DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and\/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1. Sustainable weight loss<\/strong> \u2013 5-10% of body weight. Losing weight at a steady rate is a lot more impactful for long term health than losing weight at a fast rate. Losing weight while retaining strength, immunity, bone density is key.<\/p>\n 2. Food based dietary guidelines<\/strong> \u2013 Traditional diets are healthy for people and the planet. They are inexpensive, easy to cook and digest and most importantly carry all nutrients including protein, fibre, magnesium, etc.<\/p>\n 3. Insta trends<\/strong> \u2013 are best stayed away from as one magic ingredient is going to be replaced by the next viral one. The magic is in the process and not in the viral reels, cures or hacks.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Ritika Samaddar, regional head \u2013 south zone, nutrition and dietetics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, said that a traditional high-fibre diet is incredibly helpful when losing belly fat. \u201cSoluble fibre found in whole grains like oats and pulses mixes with water to form a viscous gel-like substance that helps remove excess fat and sugar from the body, particularly aiding in reducing abdominal fat,\u201d she told indianexpress.com.<\/p>\n According to her, replacing fats and carbs with protein helps to lose weight in a healthier way, as it operates at the hormonal level. \u201cIt reduces the hunger hormone ghrelin and boosts the appetite-reducing hormone GLP1,\u201d Samaddar said.<\/p>\n When we consume proteins, more calories are burnt to metabolise and digest protein \u2014 known as the thermogenic effect of food, she added.<\/p>\n Story continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n
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