India is a country where one will have tremendous opportunities and a high competitive index, which makes everyday life a constant hustle.
This has increased cases of anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, insomnia, and several lifestyle disorders, which pushed the rise of the wellness industry.
The wellness market of India has been ascending over the past few years, and if FICCI’s latest reports are to go by, the industry is valued at ₹490 billion.
It’s hard to understand what direction the wellness industry is actually pushing us. It is pretty clear how the wellness industry is a carefully curated beast driven by the weight loss industry.
A few listings that will make you understand how facts and reality are no match for great stories!
Direct jump to everyone’s favourite “green tea.”
Green tea can indeed raise your metabolic rate, so one does burn calories. This is possibly due to the presence of caffeine and catechins- antioxidants that are plentiful in green tea and present in smaller amounts in some fruits, red wine and dark chocolate.
But the effect is likely to be very little, if any
– People think if you drink a few cups of green tea every day, you might actually see the fat melt away! That isn’t going to happen!!!
“Detoxifying juices”
People with absolutely no knowledge about nutrition drinks think that ‘detox juice’ wipes off all the dirty stuff they put in their system.
Our kidneys and liver do their job, JUST FINE!
Detox has nothing to do when it comes to weight loss.
Juices absorb quickly in our bloodstream, leading to a rise in blood sugar levels and weight gain.
– Choose fruit over fruit juice any day – you might eat a single fruit in one sitting but might end up drinking juice of at least 4 in one go.
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“Slimming belts”
Slimming belts are nothing but a scam.
How they work: When you wear something thick on your waist while working out, you will naturally sweat more from that particular area, which will drain excess water weight from that area.
You will be back to the same size without an inch loss as soon as you rehydrate.
Some Wellness Tips
A healthy body and successful weight loss combine a nutritious diet and a regular workout regime.
- One doesn’t have to refer to “yoga retreat” or “slimming houses” to shed some weight. Eat healthy food and have a good exercise regime.
- CALORIE DEFICIT IS THE KEY TO WEIGHT LOSS, not these gimmicks, which doesn’t last long.
- If a clinical problem arises, go to a well-certified doctor or dietitian.
- FIT TIP: Avoid skipping meals in the hope to manage calories. When you skip meals, your metabolism slows off, and you do not burn calories like you should’ve been had you been regular with your diet. You make your body think that you are starving, so your body stores more than usual when you eat after that, resulting in more fat.
- There is no ideal weight; all that’s important is your health.
