Obese
people have a 40 per cent more chance of having atrial fibrillation than people
with a normal body weight, says a new study.
Obese people are at
higher risks of developing rapid and irregular heartbeat, says a new study. The
condition where the heart develops rapid and irregular heartbeat is known as
atrial fibrillation and may lead to stroke, heart failure and other
complications.
The study was conducted by Penn State and was published in the
American Journal of Cardiology. For the study, researchers followed large
groups of participants that were equally divided between people with and
without obesity, for a period of eight years. The results showed that obese
people have a 40 per cent more chance of having atrial fibrillation than people
with a normal body weight
According
to Researcher Andrew Foy, the study indicates that weight loss is a possible
intervention measure to treat and manage atrial fibrillation in obese people.
"If you have both atrial fibrillation and obesity, treating obesity will
go a long way in treating and managing your atrial fibrillation", he said,
adding, "And if you have obesity, and lose weight through diet, exercise,
or even surgery, that will help reduce your risk of developing chronic
conditions like atrial fibrillation." The researchers found that while 1.8
percent of non-obese patients were at risk of fibrillation, the percentage rose
to 2.7 per cent in patients of obesity.
Here are a few foods you must avoid to prevent and manage
obesity:
1.
Refined Carbohydrates: The
first thing you must do if you're obese is to throw out refined carbs from your
diet and switch them with whole grains which have good quality carbs. These are
also important in managing blood sugar and hypertension.
2.
Red Meats: Lamb,
pork and beef must be avoided to manage obesity and replaced with white meats
like chicken, turkey, etc. Lean meats are important to fulfill the protein
needs of the body, while aiding weight loss.
3.
Trans Fats: Chips,
crisps and fried snacks are all rich in salt and trans fats that must be
avoided at all costs. Fast food, cheesy pasta, instant noodles and
ready-to-make foods all have Tran’s fats too.
4.
Refined Sugar: One
of the biggest culprits of obesity is refined sugar, which must be removed from
the diet of an obese person. If a person is trying to lose weight, then they
must be mindful of foods with natural sugars too.
5.
Junk Food: One
of the biggest causes for obesity is an addiction to junk food. Indulging in
fries and burgers every once in a while is okay, but eating junk foods every
day is a risky affair. An obese person must completely throw them out and
replace them with fresh fibrous vegetables.
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