Obesity is the condition or physical state of the body when excessive deposition of fat takes place in the adipose tissue.

Extra fat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys, liver and the joints such as the hips, knees and ankles and thus, overweight people are susceptible to

several diseases like coronary thrombosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver and gall bladder disorders. Chief cause of obesity is overeating, irregular eating habits and not following the rules of eating or mixing non-compatible food items in one meal.

To decrease weight and get rid of obesity three things must be kept in mind:

Controlling eating habits.

Regular exercise.

Avoiding the causes of weight gain

Diet recommended to lose weight

Early morning Juice of half a lemon mixed in a glass of warm water and a teaspoon of

honey.

Breakfast

Wheat or Mung bean sprouts and a cup of skimmed milk.

Midmorning

A glass of orange, pineapple or carrot juice.

Lunch

Salad of raw vegetables such as carrot, beet, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes.

Steamed or boiled vegetables

Whole grain bread or whole wheat chapatis (Indian bread) and a glass of

buttermilk.

Roasted cumin seeds, green coriander leaves, a little salt and some grated

ginger mixed in the buttermilk.

Mid-afternoon

Coconut water

Dry fruits

Lemon tea

Fresh vegetable soup

Dinner

Whole grain bread or chapatis

Steamed vegetables

Seasonal fruits except banana and apple.

Home Remedies for Losing Weight

Increase the quantity of fruits and vegetables and low calorie foods.

Avoid intake of too much salt as it may be a factor for increasing body

weight.

Milk products like cheese, butter etc. and non-vegetarian foods should be

avoided as they are rich in fat.

Mint is very beneficial in losing weight. A chutney of green mint with

some simple spices can be taken with meals. Mint tea also helps.

Spices like dry ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for loosing

weight and can be used in a number of ways.

Regular intake of carrot juice.

Avoid rice and potato, which contain a lot of carbohydrates. Among

cereals wheat is good.

Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick

are useful in loosing weight.

Honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra

deposited fat in the body allowing it to be utilized as energy for normal

functions.

Dosage: One should start with small quantity of about 10 grams or a

tablespoon, taken with hot water early in the morning. A teaspoonful of

fresh lemon juice may also be added.

Fasting on honey and lime- juice is highly beneficial in the treatment of

obesity without the loss of energy and appetite. For this, mix one teaspoon

of fresh honey with the juice of half a lime in a glass of lukewarm water.

Dosage: Take several times a day at regular intervals.

Raw or cooked cabbage inhibits the conversion of sugar and other

carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction.

Exercise is an important part of any weight reduction plan. It helps to

use up calories stored in body as fat.

Walking is the best exercise to begin with and may be followed by

running, swimming or rowing