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Story of "Thirsty crow & Liquid calories"

So this time I drew this pic after reading the story of Thirsty crow to my daughter. I still remember the time when water was the only liquid available to drink. But now when the warm weather starts to kick in, we are drawn to the patio for some rest, relaxation and a few cold beverages. But liquid calories (calories from juices, cold coffee, smoothies, and cold drinks) are one of the most insidious culprits in everyone's diet during summers. Here's why:
• Liquid calories like juices, cold drinks don't have a strong satiety value and low nutrient density, which means they don't actually make you feel full for a long period of time.
• Sweetened beverages are quickly absorbed into the body than solid calories. As a result, our insulin needs to respond quickly in an effort to keep our blood sugar in control. If we regularly consume sugary drinks, our insulin gets worn out and we develop insulin resistance. This means the body needs to make more and more insulin as the hormone becomes less effective. Insulin resistance is associated with wt gain, diabetes, cancer, and infertility.
•Liquid calories are often quicker & easier to consume than solid calories. It's easier to open a soda can than to sit and eat salad.
•Brain registers liquid calories differently than it does from eating solid foods. Because of the acting of biting, chewing & stretching of stomach trigger satiety signals in the brain.

It is easy for extra calories to sneak into the body when you drink them. If you are looking to drop a few kgs, the first thing to change is to stop drinking anything with sugar.

Moral: "It only takes a couple of drinks🍹 to derail even the healthiest of diets🥗"
Let's not liquify fruits these summers!!
Happy Summers!!

It's time to take back the word DIET!!
The meaning of diet
Then(Actual meaning that I read In my 5 years degree course)- Diets are supposed to be long-term and habitual.

Now(Modern use)- A four letter fancy word that often leads to deprivation, frustration and ultimately failure.
If you want to promote sustainable and habitual health then it's time to free the word diet from negative connotations.

Diet Woes/Dieting- घोर संकट !!
Will power is powerless when it comes to dieting. I know this is the story of most of us. Many people begin a very restrictive diet in hopes of controlling their weight or shape but after time, they are physically & psychologically depleted. Dieting (most dangerous word) can lead to obsessive thoughts about food and the feeling of hunger. These thoughts make you hungrier, lazier and increase food cravings. Ultimately that "YOLO MOMENT"😁 comes and you start binging (eating all fatty & sweet things) then feeling of guilty.
So how to lose weight.....cut off your arms, go to the moon or empty your fridge. No, you all know the answer. Just nourish your body throughout the day with a balanced eating plan and you can put a stop to this vicious cycle.
Eat well & love your self!!