subject: Obesity-genetic Or Impulse Control? [print this page] Health debates about obesity never seem to end. Some experts say that the problem stems from genetics. Others claim that it is all about self-control. There are probably truths to be found in both arguments. One thing that no one will debate though is how much of the problem is linked to the food that we eat. A lot of the types and quality of the food is at the root of the problem.
Whenever you talk to health care professionals they always say to make sure to stay away from fast food. And they aren't kidding. Fast food is chocked full of everything bad and is high in calories, salt, and sugar. But if you are a person who eats little fast food and still find yourself in the overweight to obese category on the scale then you may be really wondering what you are doing wrong. The elimination of fast food very simply isn't enough.
If you take a walk through the grocery store you will see an endless array of prepackaged snack food such as cookies, chips, and other high calorie treats. Sometimes though it is not these snack items that are to blame for obesity. There are whole aisles devoted to prepared meals that make it easy for the whole family to eat at home. These dishes are usually higher in fat and sodium than is healthy and will help any family to gain weight.
If you want to improve your health you need to go for things that you must prepare yourself. Avoid anything that has been chemically processed. When you take home fresh and whole types of food items and prepare them yourself you have a better chance of consuming less calories and bad additives. It also need to be said that many people will drink their excess calories as well. That can be from soda's so called healthy power type drinks and even fruit juice if too much id taken in.
There are so many different health issues that stem from obesity. It is one of the biggest problems facing US healthcare. To start things going the right direction just takes a few good choices in what you eat and different things that you do. Getting the sleep your body needs and the physical exercise that it craves is your best bet.
