ICMR New Guidelines: Be careful if you also eat packaged food. Ultra-processed food is high in sugar and salt and can be hazardous to health. The expert committee has said that people should avoid eating foods that are high in sugar, fat, and salt. Also, the amount of sugar in packed food should be determined.
The expert committee suggested
An expert committee of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has suggested that the sugar content of packaged foods and beverages be determined. Foods high in sugar, fat, and salt should be avoided. Its regular consumption can lead to serious diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
Many people choose to eat ultra-processed foods that are high in calories, low in fiber, and high in sugar. Highly fried products should also be avoided.
Foods that are high in sugar should not be eaten
Ultra-processed food (UPF) is usually high in sugar and salt. The guidelines said that consumption of such food items including jam, fruit pulp, carbonated drinks, and health drinks should be limited. Foods containing too much fat, sugar, and salt should not be taken even at home.
The sugar content in packaged food should be fixed
The sugar content in packaged food should be determined. In which it has been recommended to limit the amount of sugar in food items like cold drinks, packaged juices, cookies, cakes, and health drinks. Diseases like diabetes, fatty liver, blood pressure can be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Avoid eating foods high in sugar, fat and salt
More and more people are now facing fatty liver problems. This problem occurs when excess fat accumulates in the liver. Hence, packet food containing excess oil, salt, and sugar should be avoided.
The habit of packet food is becoming a problem among children. Consuming foods high in fat, sugar, and salt can lead to many diseases including weight gain, heart disease, skin diseases, diabetes, and kidney and liver diseases.
The guidelines state that people should eat as much fresh food as possible. The amount of processed food should be reduced. You have to increase the consumption of millet, pulses, fresh fruits, and fresh vegetables in your diet.
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