Caution! Don’t risk obesity!

In today's world with hectic schedules, 24-hour restaurants and calorie-rich meals, it is becoming increasingly harder to maintain a healthy diet and easier to gain weight.

This is why it is very important to remember that as the weight piles up, every kilo gained becomes a burden on your body and threatens your life every passing day. Because obesity doesn't only mean gaining weight and the possibility of low self-esteem, but encompasses many more serious diseases.

What are the health risks of obesity?

• Heart disease
• Increased blood pressure
• Increased insulin levels which negatively affects blood sugar levels
• Elevated blood sugar levels (diabetes)
• Increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels
• Some types of cancer
• Shortness of breath (especially during the night)
• Tiredness and exhaustion
• Hormonal problems
• Loss of bone mass
• Accumulation of fats in the liver
• Formation of kidney stones
• Joint and back problems
• Heartburn and gastric reflux
• Inability to be active and exercise
• Introversion and unsociability

Good to know:

Did you know that 1 in 3 people in the Gulf are overweight?

But the good news is that losing an average of 10% of excess weight by following a healthy diet and exercising will have positive effects on your health, and reduce the risk of diseases associated with obesity.