As part of a larger initiative to address the nation's growing obesity rates, the Health Ministry has singled out well-liked Indian foods like jalebis and samosas. To teach the public about the health hazards of eating too many fried and sugary meals, it has instructed central establishments, such as AIIMS Nagpur, to display "oil and sugar boards."

“Repeated consumption of certain traditional food items, especially sweets and deep-fried snacks, is contributing to a growing burden of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases,” stated Dr. Udgeath Dhir, senior director, cardio thoracic vascular surgery, Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon.

In addition, Dr. Udgeath Dhir described the impact of the top 5 Indian sweets on our health:

1. Jalebi

Fried in refined oil and steeped in sugar syrup.

Health risk: Extremely high glycaemic load, which causes insulin surges, visceral fat buildup, and increased triglyceride levels. Consistent intake encourages insulin resistance.

2. Gulab Jamun

Deep-fried and bathed in sugar syrup, it is made of khoya.

Risk to health: High in sugars and saturated fats. Raises blood glucose levels after meals and lipid abnormalities; associated with fat accumulation and fatty liver.

3. Ladoo (motichoor/besan)

Made using gram flour, sugar, and ghee.

Health risk: excessive amount of saturated fats and calories. If consumed regularly, it promotes LDL (bad cholesterol) accumulation and reduces HDL (good cholesterol).

4. Kaju katli

A sugar-containing sweet made with cashews.

Health risk: high calorie count despite the inclusion of beneficial lipids. An excessive intake of calories and cholesterol problems, particularly for those who lead sedentary lifestyles, is increased by overconsumption.

5. Ghewar

A Rajasthani treat prepared with fine flour and deep-fried, then covered in syrup.

High risk to health due to the high concentration of trans and saturated fats. Repeated intake may cause plaque formation in arteries to increase and lipid profiles to be disrupted.

Risks associated with eating these treats frequently:

These foods are especially problematic when consumed as part of regular meals or during celebratory excesses. The majority of them are:

a large proportion of basic carbs

Deep-fried in previously used oils

Low in protein or fiber

Overly salty and sweet

In younger people, this combination contributes to early-onset obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and premature cardiovascular disorders, making it a metabolic catastrophe, the cardiologist said.

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