Obesity

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A proper selection of juices in treating a particular ailment is very essential. Thus, for instance, juices of carrot, cucumber, cabbage and other vegetables are very valuable in asthma, arthritis and skin disease, but juices of orange and maussami aggravate their symptoms by increasing the amount of mucus.

 

Juice Fasting

343.   To begin with the patient should undertake a short juice fast for 7 to 10 days. Juices of lemon, grapefruit, orange, cherry, pineapple, papaya, cabbage, beetroot, lettuce and carrot may be taken during this period. Short juice fasts should be repeated at regular intervals of two months or so till the desired reduction in weight is achieved.

 

344.   After the juice fast, the patient should spend a further four or five days on an all-fruit diet, taking three meals of fresh juicy fruits, such as oranges, grapefruit, pineapple and papaya. Thereafter, he may gradually embark upon a low-calorie well-balanced diet of three basic food groups, namely (i) seeds, nuts and grains, (ii) vegetables and (iii) fruits, with emphasis on raw fruits, vegetables and fresh juices.

 

345.   The foods which should be drastically curtailed or altogether avoided are high-fat substances such as butter, cheese, chocolate, cream, ice cream, fat, meats, fried foods and gravies; high carbohydrate foods like bread, candy, cake, cookies, cereal products, legumes, potatoes, honey, sugar, syrup and rich puddings; beverages such as all fizzy drinks, colas and alcoholic drinks.

 

346.   Along with dietetic treatment, the patient should adopt all other natural methods of reducing weight. Exercise is an important part of weight reduction plan. It helps to use up calories stored in body fat and relieves tension, besides toning up the muscles of the body. Walking is the best exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming, rowing and other outdoor sports.