Obesity is becoming a global public health issue of concern. However, a risk factor often overlooked is excessive eating behavior, the situation of consuming large amounts of food in a short and difficult-to-control time.
According to the Journal of the American Nutrition Association, about 25 - 50% of people seeking weight loss support have symptoms of excessive eating. People who have been obese, type 2 diabetes or have a family history of metabolic disorders need to be especially careful, because this habit can make the condition worse.
Sugar and fried foods disrupt metabolism
Confectionery and foods containing a lot of refined sugar can cause blood sugar to rise rapidly. At that time, the pancreas must secrete a large amount of insulin to deliver glucose into the cells. This process promotes fat storage and worsens insulin resistance, a fundamental factor in many metabolic disorders.
Dr. Arpit Bansal - a cancer surgeon and also an expert on gut health and longevity, Director of Jeevan Jyoti General Hospital, Prayagraj (India), said obesity is not just a cosmetic issue. He emphasized: "Obesity is actually a low-level chronic inflammation, accompanied by insulin resistance and endocrine imbalance. Consuming too much sugar, fried foods, alcohol and staying up late can make this condition worse.
Fried and processed foods also increase oxidative stress, imbalance between free radicals and the body's antioxidant capacity. This puts great pressure on the liver, especially in people with fatty liver.
Alcohol and lack of sleep create a dangerous vortex
Alcohol provides a lot of calories but has almost no nutritional value. At the same time, alcohol impairs liver function and easily leads to consuming more energy-rich foods than usual.
In addition, parties that last until late at night can disrupt the body's circadian rhythm. Lack of sleep increases the hormones cortisol and ghrelin, two factors that stimulate hunger and cravings the next day. In obese people, this easily creates a vicious cycle: lack of sleep - eating too much - weight gain.
Experts recommend that to limit excessive eating, people at high risk should maintain protein-rich meals, drink enough water, avoid attending parties on an empty stomach and maintain regular physical activity. "Prevention is always easier than treatment when it comes to obesity and metabolic disorders" - Dr. Arpit Bansal emphasized.
